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Drum Lessons: Billy Ashbaugh: Grip

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Time MM:SS	Chapter Name
23	Finding the balance point with the stick
1:10	How to grip the stick
1:23	Squeeze & Release Exercise
2:42	Air Drumming Exercise
4:04	Review

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Billy Ashbaugh: Grip

by billy ashbaugh on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 15:45

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Here's a quick lesson on the grip that works for me...hope you get something from it!

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J-f Noiseux Says Grip

Submitted On: Monday, Feb 14, 2011 - 8:31 PM

This is exactly the grip I learned in college and I love it !

Ray Olsen Says Thanks

Submitted On: Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 - 8:06 PM

This was an great way to help build the muscles and i totally use this all the time now

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Thanks

Submitted On: Tuesday, Sep 28, 2010 - 4:32 PM

That's great!

craig s. Says thanks billy for showin us

Submitted On: Monday, Aug 2, 2010 - 10:58 AM

thanks billy for showin us youre technique...ill be practicin these as well..

billy ashbaugh Says Re: thanks billy for showin us

Submitted On: Friday, Aug 6, 2010 - 9:58 AM

You're welcome! Good luck.

Phil Black Says Traditional grip

Submitted On: Monday, Jul 26, 2010 - 11:13 PM

What about exercises for snare hand using cross handed sticking .

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Traditional grip

Submitted On: Friday, Aug 6, 2010 - 9:57 AM

Sorry but I play primarily matched grip. Hopefully someone who plays traditional will post a lesson on how they got there grip down!!

gorki900 Says Excelent

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 - 11:53 PM

great explanation very usefull for me as a drum teacher!!!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Excelent

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jul 27, 2010 - 9:13 AM

Thanks!

Michael Reed Says This helps!

Submitted On: Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 - 10:47 PM

Billy, control is my biggest issue right now...my middle, ring and pinky on my right hand are pretty badly damaged. this lesson and the other three on grip are helping a lot! Funny how the most basic stuff, that has been forgotten over the years, becomes some of the most useful.

billy ashbaugh Says Re: This helps!

Submitted On: Friday, Jun 25, 2010 - 6:45 AM

Yeah, you're right! It's always good to go back & look at the basics....glad these ideas we shared are helping you out :) Thanks for watching!!

drumfreak Says Still coming back for refreshers!

Submitted On: Monday, Sep 28, 2009 - 9:19 AM

Again, this is still an awesome lesson...

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Still coming back for refreshers!

Submitted On: Monday, Sep 28, 2009 - 1:01 PM

Thanks man!! Wow this was my very 1st one :)
Gotta love the hair!!

Boone Hawks Says Hey Billy!

Submitted On: Saturday, Aug 8, 2009 - 11:26 PM

Thanks Billy for showing me your grip. It helped me alot!
I love watching the "Drummer Connection" site grow,adding new stuff
and the staff is way cool.

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Hey Billy!

Submitted On: Monday, Aug 10, 2009 - 1:14 PM

You're very welcome!! I'm glad my ideas helped you. Thanks for being part of DrummerConnection!!!

drumfreak Says Ahh memories

Submitted On: Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 7:02 PM

man, I feel like I'm watching TV now! This is great, I'm glad to find your Grip video again!

billy ashbaugh Says Re: Ahh memories

Submitted On: Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 7:26 PM

Yeah...the new design is GREAT!!! Thanks to Joe for making this section so much easier to navigate in!!! Look out Cash he's heading your way :)

billy ashbaugh Says Finally!

Submitted On: Monday, Jan 26, 2009 - 2:22 PM

Thanks!!
Personally, over the years I've never used any special exercise to develop my weaker hand. I just worked more on my left hand with my existing exercises or rudiments. Good luck & please keep me posted with your progress!!

Drmn4fun Says Finally!

Submitted On: Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 - 1:18 PM

Finally! a lesson (air drumming) I can use to build up my grip and train my fingers for the bounce. I'll be adding it into my practice regiman.

Do you have an excersize to build up the strength in your non-dominant wrist? My left wrist is weak as hell. The goal would be to have equal dextarity in both wrists.

Thanks for the lessons

billy ashbaugh Says What can I say....it was a

Submitted On: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 - 3:25 PM

What can I say....it was a long day :) Thanks for checking it out!!

drumfreak Says Awesome

Submitted On: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 - 3:02 PM

This is a great lesson! I like the demonstration on the bounce.

You said Butt Head... hehehe

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