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@joshpuranen4695

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Austin, did you march at some point or had a drum Corps instructor? I always thought you had pretty drumline esque hands. I marched dci, wgi, and college and I have noticed kit players without the drumline background play with more thumb twitch and arm and not as much wrist turn.

@abbdrums

3 жыл бұрын

I never did actually! However, when I was at M.I, Rob Carson taught a class that was essentially hardcore marching snare technique and I got pretty obsessed with it then. I spent A LOT of time practicing material for that class and that whipped my hands into shape pretty quick haha.

@headblower9784

3 жыл бұрын

It was amaaaaaziiiiiing. Thank you!

I started playing again after 35 years. Match grip just felt too strange. I’ll be able to play traditional again when I’m 70! Something to live for. Thanks. Oh yea, fantastic explanation.

@andrewklie8061

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@brucedelaplain7138

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Match grip is just weird. Of course, I wouldn't think so if I'd learned it that way. Best thing I saw on TV back then was Joe Morello with Dave Brubeck. Awesome!

@balenokuski3466

2 жыл бұрын

Here same Iam 60 and I think everything start again over.

@therobloxspectrum6666

Жыл бұрын

@@balenokuski3466 unless your marching, it is proven match grip has far more benefits than traditional

@thiccbasketcase7375

Жыл бұрын

hell yeah

Best instruction on traditional grip I've ever see.

@cicero73100

3 жыл бұрын

the second best instruction, the first is Dave weckl

@Big_C_4205

3 жыл бұрын

Also best instruction I’ve ever see.

@robertstrobel7237

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

I want to say, Thank You. I am 73, suffered a severe head injury in 2016. I was a Guitarist but I have only recently started thinking about playing again, I have purchased a Practice pad and I have started learning the drums, mainly for my health, my left arm is weak as a result of the injury but I am determined to play both the drums and the guitar again. It has taken some time to be well enough to even contemplate this, they told me I would not be able to walk or talk again, I am doing both and driving my car again, so learning the drums is now my new goal. I have found your lessons an inspiration I started yesterday, so thanks again.

@abbdrums

6 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear :) Glad you enjoy the videos

@Huldah314

10 күн бұрын

Stephen, I found your comment very inspirational! I am 70, recently retired, and hoping to learn drumming … starting with a cajon. 🎉

Best quote I heard at a workshop I attended (can't remember who, think it was Gavin Harrison), also paraphrasing: "Traditional grip is really great for showing people that you know what you are doing"

@danielreily2701

3 жыл бұрын

Another great quote that is worth repeating, " traditional grip is not a natural grip, you have to earn it ,but once you do it will be such a great weapon " .Maybe I just made it up ! I play trad. grip wrong way around ie. my right hand is holding the stick in that method, I keep trying to change but it's hard but I know it is a better grip particularly for ghost notes. Use both grips according to the music.

@chinautapropertyforsaleorr4018

3 жыл бұрын

Just started practicing after 40 year lay off due to car crash always played match but now definitely going to master traditional thanks for the training love it

@patrickmoroney9754

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielreily2701 sounds like Rob Brown I think

@stevenglasl1443

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve only been playing 1.5 years on a practice pad kit. It’s coming along, but I want to get traditional grip down bad. I keep practicing but it’s 50/50 for me. I always go back to traditional. I’m down with your “you earned it” comment 😭 one of these days

@rilesf4067

Жыл бұрын

@@danielreily2701 i love using "reverse" traditional but my teacher hates it

I played quads in highschool and never learned traditional. After two years of not drumming, I got really into The late and great Peart before he passed. That documentary about him relearning the drums in a circular manner with Freddy gruber was really inspiring. I’ve been playing left hand traditional for the last two months and FINALLY I feel natural. I can’t wait to try these moeller taps and the 4 point control concept. Tapping the sticks with the fingers top down looks so gangster

Another beautifully shot, edited and delivered Austin-style video. This is drumming education at its best! Great job man!

@abbdrums

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

@SpotOnArm

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@kevinmorrison1553

4 жыл бұрын

The snare is adjusted differently to accommodate the steeper angle, fine, but what about the HH? That is adjusted for the right hand grip and way out of adjustment to play it with your left. And now space needs to be provided for your left hand to the left of the rack Tom. It seems so impractical behind a kit. And, yes, I’m aware there are famous people that play this way. Imho, go traditional grip only if you desire to play/walk parades.

I've been doing Revolutionary War reenactments for decades and began looking for a way to stay involved but no longer carrying a firelock in the smoke and fire battlefield experience. I love traditional music so drumming is my choice--starting out as a duty drummer relaying commands and will learn tunes as time goes on. I'm teaching myself (along with research into 18th-century drumming) and your video is a tremendous help--particularly the exercises. Thanks.

I loved your explanation - simple, efficient and straightforward. I've been playing exclusively with traditional grip for about two years, but it's always good to watch new and different explanations, and especially - a functional one! congratulations.

@Coastfog

Жыл бұрын

Preach! I always go back to the most basic stuff from time to time. Sometimes you just find that little nugget of understanding that escaped you before, even if you're already beyond the beginner stage. I reckon this concept applies to virtually everything in life - always make sure your foundation is as wide and reliable as possible. From there, sky's the limit.

I'm 44, been playing match grip since age 7, and this is exactly what I was looking for to learn the basics. Great video!

I've been wanting to properly learn traditional grip for a while now, just to be able to switch between, and this is extremely helpful dude!

This video is so comprehensive and so well demonstrated!

Your videos are some of the best drum instruction on YT. You are a natural teacher. Articulate, intelligent delivery of super useful information!

I've been playing for over 40 years. This is an excellent explanation for beginners. Great job.

How wonderful to see a drummer who can hold his sticks correctly . I learned this way about 70 years ago. Then no one would hold their sticks traditionally. It was a sign of weakness to do that. Now female drummer , aged 82. Excellent video.

@harrygardiner9001

4 жыл бұрын

There's no 'correct' way to hold your sticks

@american_warrior724

4 жыл бұрын

Vera - ur 82 yrs old and female drummer???!!! :0 Wow

@american_warrior724

4 жыл бұрын

I knew a Vera who was Senoir class woman and she operated a big front loader type thing , and she would load dump trucks with dirt from her property.. U cant possibly be the same Vera, right??? St.Louis metro area?

0:48 that was clean

@RazKlartt2512

3 жыл бұрын

@Minecraft Platinum Fireworks bruh

Austin..... you did it again! Well presented and explained. I have been playing for about 50 years and I use traditional, matched and French grip. It all depends on the style of music you are playing as far as I am concerned. I love the control and softness that you get with traditional and the power you get with a matched grip. Like you said so well, whatever works for you and the music you are interpreting.

Excellent demonstration of how to play traditional grip Austin. You’ve done a great job of breaking the technique down and showing how to improve on this. Very well done!

This video changed my view on traditional grip a lot. I never really saw the benefits to it before, but I do now

I've just begun my trad grip journey a few weeks ago watching and working through Igoe's Great Hands currently. I like what all you put up here. Your two key pieces of advice from this for me 1.) go all in and do it full time 2.) it's gonna take some serious time to master. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for being a patient instructor!!!

Watched your lesson last night. I've been playing for about 50 years on and off due to circumstances beyond my control. Have always played traditional grip but never really had much speed built up. Simply by tilting the snare like you said made an instant and noticeable difference. Amazing how something so simple could be over looked all these years. Great lesson, thanks!

The quality of this video is unbelivable. Thanks!

Great video and instruction. The two camera angles really help understand the positions as well. Thank you!

Best traditional grip video on KZread. Thanks Austin, great vid as always.

The best instruction video on traditional grip on KZread, period.

...Excellent demonstration of the various positions of traditional grip. Lesson for all! Thanks!

This is hands down the best instructional video I have ever seen. 100% Perfect

You are very kind to put this great info online. Many thanks. Brilliant.

This was well explained and well demonstrated. Nicely done!

Very clear and didactic explanation with great examples how the traditional grip can improve technique. The best video around. Thanks!

thank you so much for this lesson, Austin

Best video on KZread about traditional grip. Big thanks to you!

Thanks Austin, the 5 to 10 years learning curve is a spot on way to set expectations right.

This was extremely helpful. Thank you

Best tutes on traditional grip techniques in my estimate. Thanks!

Thanks for showing us this traditional hold of the sticks!

Beautiful demonstration Austin. Notibly, just how to setup the snare which gets overlooked. The main point i got from it was performing a rim shot, you don't have to drop your shoulder, which i never realized if you just raise the snare. Plus, the open and closed hand position strokes. All your videos really come to life. You da man Austin as always. Anyone need advice on recording, checkout Austin's vids on that topic also !!

A great lesson. Thank you very much.

Thank you, thank you, thaaaaank youuuuu!!!!! I was dreaming of a video like this one for 30 years!

Great traditional analysis, Austin. Very nicely explained and executed. Great work!

Was I in need of this. Thank you so much

Great video! Thanks Austin.

Great video and explanation! This is exactly what i needed with all this extra free time!

Thank you for the very detail teaching.

I love traditional grip. This video is just great. Thank you!

Good job! The best tut I found on the subject. Thanks!

Of all the drum lessons I have seen on KZread, yours is the best, period! New subscriber! 👍

That is some clean technique! Just perfectly clear and intentional notes, sounds *so* pretty. I'm too busy working on other stuff right now, but when I tackle traditional grip eventually, this is the video I'll return to. ✌️

Many thanks Austin.. just what i was looking for, All the best Jay

Cool, calm, full explanation of techs. Teaching is in your blood, man. Good Stuff!

Thanks man, I always wanted to get into traditional grip and this helps a lot. keep up the awesome content!

Another great video, man! Thanks for the work you do. Drummers of the world unite!

great job.lots of info..thanks very much

just what i was looking for. Bravo, thank you Austin.

Great lesson on traditional grip. I started out using this method on a marching snare with a single shoulder strap and no leg brace in the 60's. The snare just hung down on your left side. The traditional grip was the only way to play the marching snare with a set up like that. When you graduate to a set of drums I think the matched grip is more advantageous if you want more control and more speed. It always amazes me to see the finger control that great drummers are able to achieve using both styles. I really liked the four step practice exercise for the left hand. Thank you very much for this excellent lesson.

Perfectly explained and shown. Thank you very much.

Just wonderful. Finally I’ve got the point. THANK YOU

Many, many thanks. A big eureka moment for me from your video. I played trad grip in my youth for a number of years and now getting back to drumming just for fun, 50 years later Ha! ha! ( that's not a miss print...) Bought a electronic set recently and now really enjoying myself. Never knew about the finger techniques and am slowly coming to grips with this. I was trying to do everything from just the fingers but your demo of combining the moeller technique really was a 'shot in the arm" for me , excuse the pun. Sooo much more natural for me to involve the arm and wrist. I just wish that videos and talented teachers like you, willing to share their expertise, had been available in "my day". To-days drummers are so lucky. Excellent quality of videos, in production, content and your natural teaching skills. Again, many thanks.

Thank You-Very good explanation ! This really explains a lot for everyone !

This is fantastic traditional grip lesson. I will definitely be recommending in future.

There are some absolutely woeful YT teachers out there. They *might* know what they're talking about but they're useless at explaining it in a way that I understand. Your teachings are clearly well thought out, well articulated and I'm happy to have discovered your channel! Thanks.

Hey Austin. Great video, very insightful and helpful! I’ve been playing traditional grip I guess “full-time” for about 2 years now and all the tips mentioned in your vid are just bang on! Also when you brought up the two types of grip, that being “opened” and “closed” grips I also thought of Vinnie and the Virgil. Keep up the good work man!

Thank you...very well done!

Awesome lesson. I’ve been toying with learning traditional, as I’ve begun playing to jazzy/funky drumless tracks, which I’ve found to be way more satisfying than copying someone else’s playing. Subscribed, and will be binging on your vids.

@StockDoc2k

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I love to throw a little drumless Funk into every session. The freedom from rigid structure carries over for when I play the rock/metal songs. I instinctively find myself hitting extra an extra splash, random Ride Bell hit or Ghost notes that get sprinkled onto the otherwise driving engine feel of metal and the hard 4 time of rock.

Top man, thanks for the tutorial 👏

Excellent explanation. All your presentations are of a very high level - I haven't seen any better.

Excellent intuitive lessons

Wonderful tutorial Austin...great work.

That was amazing . I subscribed based on this alone . I appreciate your relaxed and concise while thorough teaching style.

Great video Austin!!!

Lookin good Austin! I was 27 years old when I seriously added this grip... Vinnie, Tony, Steve Gadd, ..... Then 10 years later I'm watching and listening to Bill Stewart..... I then learned it doesn't matter which grip, If you have the desire to put in the work good things will happen Austin's putting in the work!

Fantastic job, man. Thanks!

Great lesson, Thanx!!!

Great video. I was matched for ever, then I took my drums to a cabin for two weeks and came back traditional. I can't go back, as i feel my brain has developed creatively around the traditional now. It is just another mindset.

Fantastic lesson. I’ve seen this guy on KZread a few times and this is the video that made me subscribe

This is a great explanation and demonstration. Thanks.

production value is huge!

Ty that is exactly what i was looking for

Top...fantastic...thank you very much for instruction!!!!

Excellent video. I really enjoy your well-conceived and intelligent lessons.

Awesome! The Moeller- technique played in traditional grip is very, very elegant! I'll try to learn it, although I played the matched grip for many years. Looks very fine!

Excellent presentation again Austin. Thanks, Lance. UK.

Superb! I’m a lefty and have an injured right thumb causing stick control . Have been wanting to try traditional and this video was perfect.

Thanks for such a detailed and well-produced video! Learning traditional grip is my resolution for 2024. I incorporated it, sort of, into my right hand when I had an injury a few years ago but haven't been able to get it going with the left. I'm eager for that to change!

I was struggling getting a powerful stroke and instead I was getting like a buzz stroke every time I wanted to hit hard. But watching this video you mentioned the elbow thing and karate chop and that seemed to do the trick. Thanks a lot man you're awesome

Thank you sir for this video. This is so much help full to learn traditional grip playing. Thanks once again.

An excellent tutorial - the best I have seen - great guy!

Thanks, helped me a lot

Sick. man Great lesson!

Excellent and Thank you!.

Thanks Austin.. Exactly what I wanted from someone with awesome trad. Technique 👍🏻👌🏻

Great video, thanks for share your knowledge!!!

amazing dude. finally someone who explains it well!. i was BIG struggler on double strokes trad!

My oh my This has helped me immensely Thank you 🙏🏻

Great instructive video. I've always wanted to learn traditional grip.

Absolutely perfect.

Very good advices and a pro class instructor

you are the man! Greetings from Spain!

4 point control practice is very helpful. Thanks for your detailed explanation.