Traditional Grip: A 3rd look

Answering some more questions. Enjoy.

[@normansateriale9497]

Thanks Chuck. Was taught traditional grip but could never use it with any degree of profiency. Was relegated to tenor in my high school band ! Thanks for preserving this art form with this in depth analysis !

[@alensiljak]

I believe, in the series on traditional grip, you've explained almost everything there is to explain in this fashion. If something remains unclear, people should really find a decent teacher to work with. There's only so much one can do on her own and in any reasonable time. Thanks for all the tips! I'd recommend putting all the traditional grip videos in a separate playlist. They're a treasure of information.

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Thanks again Alen and, your right, having a decent teacher to work with is always the best way to go when possible. I just double checked and I do have all of my traditional grip videos in a separate playlist. But that reminds me that I do need to look at all my playlists and make sure they're organized. I will do so. Also Alen, if you ever have a request for a video, let me know and I will be happy to do it my friend. Blessings.

[@divepeace1]

Another awesome one, Chuck. I have so much gold to watch. Thank you for all of these!!

[@Drumminman4U]

Really nice. My index finger has always just been along for the ride. It's never too late to learn I guess.

[@Ranger1216]

Excellent video showing each muscle and hand position…..really helps makes a difference…..great visual on the hand finger positions movements!

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Thanks Vincent for the comment. I really appreciate the feedback.

[@inigoc4247]

thank you man. your three videos about trad. grip are very helpfull. keep on rocking!

[@keurosen]

Very well explained, thank you for putting this out!

[@ChuckBarchuk]

My pleasure man. Cheers!

[@jemmace2586]

I know it's a year on but they say all good things in music, film and art etc. Never age.. that adage couldn't be more relevant with your technique video's Chuck! Thanks again, I'm still trying my best to become familial with the trad grip. Like you say it's the most difficult to master.. Keeping on keeping on. 👍

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Hey Jem! Great to hear from you. I appreciate the sentiment Jem. Traditional grip is difficult to master but for some odd reason people are drawn to it. So don't give up my friend. Thanks for checking in. Blessings to you and your family. :)

[@jemmace2586]

@@ChuckBarchuk Thanks Chuck. The family are all fine. Hope yours are too pal, once again great channel with really in depth content. The wonders of KZbin hey! But I can't help but feel people like yourself deserve something more for it? You've obviously put in a lot of your own time to learn then share your knowledge. That has to be worth a donation to the cause?

[@CabjoyAU]

@@ChuckBarchuk I've just started drumming again (at least on the pad for now!) for the first time in 10 years Chuck. I noticed my finger control in match grip on the left hand was nowhere near what it is on my right hand so I figured it could be a fun opportunity to 'reprogram' the left hand and finally learn trad grip. I think what I've found so fascinating about it is just how many options you have between wrist, thumb, fingers for different types of strokes and how much flexibility there seems to be in how you use it once you have a handle on the technique. I understand there's a similar amount of depth in match grip, but there's been something particularly fun about working on reprogramming and building the muscle memory for this less natural technique, and then problem solving by experimenting with different use of all the levers. Your videos have really provided clarity in a simple way for developing this grip Chuck, and it's all coming together much more rapidly than expected thanks to your explanations and exercises. It's greatly appreciated! Sending love from Australia.

[@ChuckBarchuk]

@@CabjoyAU I love your passion Cabjoy and you're willingness to start learning something new. I really appreciate the comment. It means a lot and I'm just thrilled that people are getting something out of my videos that helps them on their drumming journey. Keep at it my friend. Be blessed.

[@skinfiddler]

Go back through Stick Control pages 5,6 and 7 using the thumb only might help. Great videos on trad!

[@Ranger1216]

Great idea….thumb only, index finger only, thanks

[@Firstone12]

Great work, nicely explained

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Thank you Larry!

[@jifangzhang2832]

Omg, your metronome is so cute😂😂

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Yea I know right. :) Most of my students absolutely hate it. lol

[@porsupollo9349]

You're an awesome teacher, i'd like the teachers from my university were like you haha, greetings :)

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Porsu, I really appreciate that bud. Thank you and greetings to you as well my friend.

[@porsupollo9349]

thanks! by the way seems like i developed enough speed with my traditional grip hand i think it's about time to start doing more than singles haha!, by the way, any tips to improve finger control with the non traditional grip hand?

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Man I need to do a match grip finger control video. I can't believe I haven't thought about that till you just mentioned it...lol. A lot of the tips I gave for traditional grip work for developing matched grip as well. Check out my video in the technique playlist called Technique Series 3: Singles. That's a real good exercise regardless of grip. What problems are you having with your matched grip hand?

[@porsupollo9349]

Yeah i saw that video, it helped me alot to start practicing the finger control with my traditional grip hand but the problem i have with the matched grip is that i do not understand the motion i'm suppose to do with the pinky, Ring and middle finger and how to properly hold the drumstick. i've seen videos about the subjet but in those videos i don't see what they're doing with those finger because while doing finger control they use french grip and is kind of hard so see what's happening with the fingers.

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Gotcha. I feel pretty stupid that I haven't addressed this. I will do a video on it pronto!

[@user-22-]

I could watch you do this flawlessly forever but MY hand just won’t work as long as any fingers are on the stick! 😣 I have the thumb motion only when holding the stick tightly at the base of the thumb. Uggg, never gonna happen.

[@ChuckBarchuk]

Hi there. Traditional grip can be difficult to learn in the beginning. Just remember the grip IS the thumb ultimately. The rest of the fingers are simply there for control and to act as extra gears. Without seeing your hand in action its hard for me to say one way or the other what you should do. Remember, once you add the fingers, you need to let go of the stick with the ring finger in order to rebound the stick. Your ring and pinky fingers are only there to catch the stick when its not moving. Another thing you look at is not forming that T with the thumb and index. Instead keep your fingers along side of the stick. There are a lot of variations to the grip as far as the fingers are concerned. We can always set up a private lesson if you like. If that's something that would interest let me know.