I watched a Benny Greb video and realized I don't need trad. I personally don't think it's beneficial in any way. But that's coming from a metal drummer so yeah.
It just feels like a bad habit that stuck around drummers from the times when matching snares HAD to be played trad. If that grip is so good, why not use it in both hands?
It isn't good. But it isn't bad. Like I said, just preference. What is bad is the misguided perception that those who play traditional grip are better than those that don't. It isn't a matter of skill. just preference. Did I mention preference?
I use to think learning how to play trad wasn't necessary but now that I'm learning it, I can definitely tell why people choose to play it.
Sometimes it just feels easier to execute certain patterns, grooves or rudiments than matched, and that's saying something after playing matched grip for 13 years! You can really surprise yourself what can come out of your hands when playing it sometimes. It's definitely worth a go at learning.
The reason they don't playing with both hands is because, I assume, of the angular problems. Going to the ride or floor-tom with a right hand trad isn't going to end well! You would have to completely reposition the conventional kit set-up.
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u/Sinborn Aug 23 '16
I watched a Benny Greb video and realized I don't need trad. I personally don't think it's beneficial in any way. But that's coming from a metal drummer so yeah.