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Summary: The grip a drummer has on his sticks is essential to his playing style. Learn how to play drums with the American grip int his 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: Your next grip is called American. Just like America overall, this is kind of a blend between German and French. So it's going to be in between. Wrist is not quite parallel with the ground. It's kind of an angle. It's a little relaxed, it's towards the French grip. It's right in between. So this is kind of a more of an even blend between wrists and fingers. So the motion is going to be here, and your American grip will sound like this."
eHow Article: The American Drum Grip
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