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The idea behind Matched grip appears quite simple on the surface, but it's not to be under estimated in difficulty either, as what we are endeavoring to do, is make both hands mirror images of each other, not only in skill levels (Speed, Dynamic Control), but in physical appearance also. The theory being, that if your hands work well singularly using the exact same technique, when used together, they'll function as a tightly knit team. Using this principal (hands are mirror images of each other) during practice can be very beneficial for the quick an easy elimination of "unwanted" hand characteristics and stroke inconsistencies. For example, a common development problem, that we've all suffered at one time or another, is a volume bias in favor or our lead hand (thus if your right handed your right hand always plays louder then your left). This can be an annoying problem as you think your playing smoothly around the drums until you listen back to yourself, only to find what your actually playing sounds nothing like what you think your playing.
The Steps - O.K. Lets Grab A Stick |
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Step 1: Open your Hand with the Palm facing upward Extend your fingers and thumb fully. | |
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Step 2: To position your First finger (pointing finger) retract it, to form a hook | |
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Step 3: Next, lay the stick across your hand at about 30 degrees. it should fit into your hooked first finger. | |
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Step 4: Now, move your thumb so that your holding the stick between the bass of your thumb and the middle joint of your first hooked finger. This now forms the basis or the cradle of the grip, it's firm but not tight. | |
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Step 5: Finally, drape your remaining fingers down the stick, each finger tip should make contact with the stick | |
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Step 6: Now turn your hand over, and that's Matched Grip.. | |
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Now to complete the process repeat the steps for the opposite hand...
Although this is covered else where on this site, try to take notice of how your hand and fingers are positioned during your stroke (the motion you go through to strike a drum). Weed out unnecessary sideways movements, watch if your fingers are coming of the stick and try to keep your hands over the sticks (palms down). This can really effect the quality of the notes your producing. This kind of clinical analysis is best done during your practice time, when your playing just think about the music. If you've done the work on your technique, it'll carry into your playing naturally.
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