I started usng "contact without tension". Because (as you know) relaxed pressure comes into play later and my kids were getting confused. I think most kids understand and dont get confused either way though.
Quite similar! This video is meant to be a high-level overview of a starting point. This is usually where I start my students. Later on, when I teach other parts of the grip and how to use them, the "front" fulcrum becomes more of a tool and less of the main focus of technique.
Yep. That "death grip" is a no no and young kids will often do this. Hold the stick like you're holding a small bird. You don't want to kill the bird because PETA will knock on your door. Ha!
I started usng "contact without tension". Because (as you know) relaxed pressure comes into play later and my kids were getting confused. I think most kids understand and dont get confused either way though.
It's endlessly fascinating to me how important word choices are when teaching.
Nice, positive, and very good for my students to watch! Thanks in advance!
Is this similar to "playing from the back of the hand" thingy? Where the fulcrum is in the wrist instead of the front?
Quite similar! This video is meant to be a high-level overview of a starting point. This is usually where I start my students. Later on, when I teach other parts of the grip and how to use them, the "front" fulcrum becomes more of a tool and less of the main focus of technique.
Would you recommend the German Grip or the American Grip?
I tend to lean towards American.
This is such a superb way of going about it. This provides the answer to so many questions I had in my marching career.
Don't forget, you can use this off the field, too!
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LOL I love that "quarter note on the like button" and "2 eighth notes on the dislike button"
I can't claim full credit.. it's a variation on something one of my favorite RUclipsrs used to say. 🤓
What kind of practice pad are you using? Seems very pro. Can my students get one?
That, sir, is a Beetle Percussion 13" Original Beetle pad! Highly recommend, although the opposite of inexpensive!
Yep. That "death grip" is a no no and young kids will often do this. Hold the stick like you're holding a small bird. You don't want to kill
the bird because PETA will knock on your door. Ha!
It's funny, the small bird analogy is the one I hear the most, but I've never heard anyone talk about PETA hunting you down! 🤣🤣