This is on (I believe) a military drummer, tattooed by Kou at Scratch Addiction in Tokyo, Japan.
18 thoughts on “Traditional Grip”
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#1
xroryx what is that supposed to mean?
Anyway, that’s a cool tattoo, i dig it. Maybe it’s my inner drummer that it appeals to 🙂
That is pure NARD (National Association of Rudimental Drummers). The only organization that could legitimately name something the “Flam Paradiddle Diddle”. Seriously.
http://www.drummingweb.com/rudiments.htm
^haha
I really like it, it’s original.
Left handed as well? I’m probably wrong though.
ant yeah you are wrong its the correct grip for right handed
awesome!
I wonder when hes going to get the drum added, or is it like playing the air guitar:)
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Best. tattoo. ever.
although the grip on the right hand is technically a little off…
I agree with AaronB, the left hand should be gripping the stick almost halfway up the stick. /nerding out (drumline does that to you).
I think this happens to be one of my favorite tattoos..of all times. mainly because i am a big fan of the drums…
There’s tons of variations on traditional grip (and match, for that matter) and that one is hardly anything like the one I use XD
Totally awesome idea though, and I am jealous. haha.
Also I wouldn’t add a drum. 🙂
that’s really lovely.
dont they call that the jazz grip?
vraiment bien pour les batteurs!
#14: Kay, “jazz grip” is a slang term. Traditional and matched grips are the two….well… traditional terms.
😉
#3; the “Flam Paradiddle Diddle” still always makes me giggle. I wish I had the room for my kit in my new place. =(
What a great tattoo…
What ever happened to the bloke with drumsticks tattooed up his forearms?
They were snazzy too…
Hell, ModBlog should just have a ‘Music’ section 😀