Criticism
Some percussionists reject traditional grip, as it is believed to be inferior to matched grip in terms of convenience, efficiency, and quality of sound. Unlike German, French and American matched grip, the traditional grip is rarely used with the majority of other percussion instruments (e.g., mallet percussion or timpani).
Despite these criticisms, traditional grip has been used, and in some cases continues to be used by some of the best percussionists of modern times. Notwithstanding most of the criticisms, traditional grip is used by Division I drum corps to play the marching snare drum, due to its aesthetic appeal. Of course, those doing military re-enactments also use this grip (e.g. American Civil War, American Revolution, etc.).
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