Comments on: Rock Band: How To Hold Drumsticks

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:22:03 +0000

Hah. All those marching band techniques are paying off. Yeah, I’m finding the squeeze technique working well for Rock Band since there is little to no bounce on those pads. You’re just wasting energy by going all wristy not to mention you’ll have no control by doing so.

Traditional is a matter of preference, but I only like using it when playing something with alot of offbeats on snare and my right hand going all over the place (hence, the Jazz association). Since there is no central snare in the Rock Band drum kit, I find traditional rather pointless. It certainly doesn’t make you look “cooler” by doing so.

The only commment I’d add here is if your elbows are moving up and down while playing the Rock Band drums, you’re doing it wrong. Hitting them harder doesn’t make them play any louder (or better for that matter).

By: Karl98

Karl98 — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:09:51 +0000

Bahh, that’s not how you are supposed to hold a drumstick. What is the finger doing so far up. (I was in drumline) The wrist angle is all off and that person’s hand is too far up the stick. On that site, traditional grip, should (for most) be used on only one hand (usually the left, not the right).

By: William

William — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:49:58 +0000

traditional is a little weird feeling at first. You really have to get to where you have a really loose grip but not loose to the point where sticks go flying lol.

By: Mr. Sadistic

Mr. Sadistic — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:09:57 +0000

The traditional grip is so gross, I seriously cannot get used to it. I can even get used to the French grip, but for some reason I just feel really uncomfortable using the traditional grip.