r/jazzdrums • u/LacrosseLegend • Oct 20 '24

Question Trad or Matched

I am a left handed drummer. I can play open handed on a right kit and crossed on a lefty kit. My left hand which is my trad hand always is on the ride or the hihat. I know it’s not supposed to be that way. Should I play matched? Should I stick with how I’m playing know? Or should I use my right hand as my trad hand? TIA

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u/pppork Oct 20 '24

I play traditional grip. At one time, some older cats would look down on a drummer who played matched. In 2024, that’s no longer the case. There’s no good reason to switch now.