Why do drummers hold their sticks upside down?

Some drummers are looking to produce a fat, powerful sound by striking the drums with the butt end of the stick. The stick is held backwards while clicking the rim of the snare during Bossa Nova and Latin beats.

Where do you hold drumsticks?

Place the drumstick in the webbing of your hand between your thumb and index finger. Reach over the stick with your thumb, resting it on the first joint of your index finger. Hold the stick this way and let your left forearm rotate when playing as if you were turning a doorknob.

How do rock drummers hold their sticks?

Hold your hand out with your palm facing down. Curl in your index finger, and place the drumstick between that finger and your thumb. Move the stick in your grip until you find the balance point. Your thumb and forefinger should serve as a fulcrum, with the stick balanced between.

Which rock drummers use traditional grip?

There are many drummers today who use trad grip – either 24/7 or when it suits the part – including:

• Todd Sucherman.
• Cindy Blackman Santana.
• Dave Weckl.
• Vinnie Colaiuta.
• Steve Smith.
• Stewart Copeland.

How to play drums with sticks?

Position your right hand the same way you do for the American matched grip. It’s important to relax and allow the sticks to float in your hands. Gripping the sticks too hard can lead to fatigue and possible injury, and it will limit the sticks’ mobility. A relaxed grip will also coax a better tone from the drums.

What is the difference between traditional and traditional drumsticks?

They each have a different feel, expression, and attitude. For example, matched grip lends itself well to rock, but if the groove is funky, a bit of traditional conveys that feel and attitude quite nicely. Now you know how to hold drum sticks.

Why do drummers shake hands with their left hand?

The angle of the drum made it necessary to turn the left forearm under, so that the stick would comfortably clear the rim. Traditional grip is often used for jazz and drum lines. Position your left hand as if you’re extending it to shake someone’s hand.

Why do they call it a side drum?

This grip was popularized by members of the military battery, who carried their drums slung to the side (hence the name, “side drum”). The angle of the drum made it necessary to turn the left forearm under, so that the stick would comfortably clear the rim.