Summary: Drum Rods are a great alternative to the attack of sticks. Learn how to hold them with a traditional grip in this free video.
Joel began his official study of music in middle school, and went on to immerse himself in every music making opportunity. After high school, his focus narrowed to the drum kit and he...read more
"JOEL SIEGEL: Next, we want to cover our traditional grip. The same goes for rods and sticks. Don't think because you're playing rods, you can't play traditional. Firstly, you can always do whatever you want as long as it's in hopes of expressing the music better, aiding the music, making yourself more comfortable. These are the things to keep in mind. With the traditional grip, we'll do our down, up and full stroke. Let's start with our up stroke."
eHow Article: How to Play a Traditional Drum Grip with Rods