Hey guys, I'm sure a lot of drummers have fought with this at some point or another, so I figured I'd throw it out there (sorry if its been discussed)
I've noticed that when playing one-handed 16th notes on the hi-hat or a fast jazz ride pattern for extended periods of time, I switch between two grips in order to keep consistent volume and to stay in time. I seem to alternate between a mainly wrist-focused grip with the back of my hand facing upwards and more of a finger focused grip with my thumb facing upwards and my palm facing out to the left. There is no difference between sounds for me, and switching between grips actually helps me stay consistent. Neither one is easier or harder, and it just seems like a combination of the two gets me through longer passages of fast hi-hat or ride patterns. I'm guessing I'm working different muscles, so as one tires out, the other takes over.
However, I can only imagine how awkward it looks, and would definitely assume it'd be better to pick one and stick with it., even I may stumble through at at first.
Anybody have experience with this?
I've noticed that when playing one-handed 16th notes on the hi-hat or a fast jazz ride pattern for extended periods of time, I switch between two grips in order to keep consistent volume and to stay in time. I seem to alternate between a mainly wrist-focused grip with the back of my hand facing upwards and more of a finger focused grip with my thumb facing upwards and my palm facing out to the left. There is no difference between sounds for me, and switching between grips actually helps me stay consistent. Neither one is easier or harder, and it just seems like a combination of the two gets me through longer passages of fast hi-hat or ride patterns. I'm guessing I'm working different muscles, so as one tires out, the other takes over.
However, I can only imagine how awkward it looks, and would definitely assume it'd be better to pick one and stick with it., even I may stumble through at at first.
Anybody have experience with this?