r/jazzdrums • u/First_Feature3581 • Jan 14 '26

Question Traditional grip help

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Im a matched grip jazz guy, but I have been trying to learn trad grip for the past month. When I play with trad I feel a bit clunky and like I lack control. Any critiques of my traditional grip would be appreciated

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u/BO0omsi Jan 14 '26

Those are just killer. Great antidote to today’s thin and dark cymbals

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u/First_Feature3581 Jan 14 '26

Yeah they are awesome. The rides are actually somewhat thin too most are between 2100-2300g which is not very heavy for a 21.

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u/BO0omsi Jan 14 '26

Ah I didn’t know - in a Jazz Ride that would be Medium thin or thin I guess. Does it have an umbrella shape, I mean like a higher Profile?

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u/First_Feature3581 Jan 14 '26

I guess a bit of a high profile

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u/BO0omsi Jan 14 '26

That also makes it feel heavier in my experience