Positions

Gumption Position

In this video you’re going to learn about Gumption Position. Gumption is the most common playing position. You can play just about any sound from starting here. It's a strong position because the cymbals are in front of you and not covering your face like Vertical Position.

Important definitions:

• Cymbals take the angle of a seatbelt
• Cymbals contained within torso, top of cymbals height of you shoulder
• 2 inches apart
• Arms the shape of a house
• Elbows presented
• Fingers spread out
• One long line from your elbow through your fingers