A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Traditional Grip

This is on (I believe) a military drummer, tattooed by Kou at Scratch Addiction in Tokyo, Japan.

Comments

18 responses to “Traditional Grip”

  1. xroryx Avatar
    xroryx

    #1

  2. beans Avatar

    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 🙂

  3. Elric Avatar
    Elric

    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

  4. Mr. Hands Avatar
    Mr. Hands

    ^haha

    I really like it, it’s original.

  5. Ant Avatar

    Left handed as well? I’m probably wrong though.

  6. ann Avatar
    ann

    ant yeah you are wrong its the correct grip for right handed

  7. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    I wonder when hes going to get the drum added, or is it like playing the air guitar:)

  8. AaronB Avatar
    AaronB

    HAHAHAHAHA!!!

    Best. tattoo. ever.

    although the grip on the right hand is technically a little off…

  9. MoFo Avatar
    MoFo

    I agree with AaronB, the left hand should be gripping the stick almost halfway up the stick. /nerding out (drumline does that to you).

  10. wickedgame6 Avatar
    wickedgame6

    I think this happens to be one of my favorite tattoos..of all times. mainly because i am a big fan of the drums…

  11. Kirstin Avatar
    Kirstin

    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. 🙂

  12. Anabot Avatar
    Anabot

    that’s really lovely.

  13. kay Avatar
    kay

    dont they call that the jazz grip?

  14. laurie Avatar
    laurie

    vraiment bien pour les batteurs!

  15. AaronB Avatar
    AaronB

    #14: Kay, “jazz grip” is a slang term. Traditional and matched grips are the two….well… traditional terms.

    😉

  16. Bot Avatar

    #3; the “Flam Paradiddle Diddle” still always makes me giggle. I wish I had the room for my kit in my new place. =(

  17. Graley Avatar

    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 😀

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