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Originally Posted by mandrew View Post
Is that a traditional grip?
I bet you're one of those people who has a 10 piece DW Collectors kit and can barely hold a 4/4 beat. Truth be told that's not what I really wanted to say but if you use your imagination you can get an idea of what I would say. Go back to Youtube with your immature juvenile pond scum remarks.
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I see you missed the point. I have played percussion instruments for 40 years, and I do not own a drumset. If I did, I would be a Luddy guy anyway. The point I was making is that if you look at a number of the threads posted around here lately, you see that more than a few have to do with traditional vs matched grip. Much has been made of it by a number of people. There are even 2 threads on best sticks for each grip! Sheeesh! I think too many people major in minor issues, and this incredible display of determination by this drummer with no hands serves to illustrate that raw determination, patience, and some talent goes a long way in overcoming what some consider important technical issues.
I thought that the drumming was great, and I admire all that he has had to do to overcome and do what he likes. In so many posts, people focus on what is not as important as may seem. Sarcasm is often used to make a serious point, that in this case, it is likely that someone would focus on minor issues ans fail to see the greater accomplishment. It is obvious to all that he has had to transcend grip issues, and that perhaps grip is not as all encompassing as we make it.
As for maturity, blasting people that you don't even know with terms like "pond scum" when you may not recognize sarcasm, or who may not think exactly like you, is hardly a tolerant or mature attitude either. So, chill out, and get a grip (grip of your choice).