Download is in two parts for download size restrictions. Why drummers use stick control musika lessons blog. This week, patrick takes exercises from the ubiquitous stick control drum book and moves them around the kit. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution and muscular coordination, with extra. I wanted to share some of my ideas and concepts, inspired by my studies with alan dawson, on how you can use and expand these stickings, applying them in creative fashion to come up with new grooves, fills, solos, and general coordination. First half mb of the strumstick instruction book pdf 1 of 2 pages 118 second half 10mb of the strumstick instruction book pdf 2 of 2 pages 1936. One of the more important aspects of playing the drums is to increase your hand speed and your control. Snare a novel of the far future katharine kerr voyager an imprint of harpercollinspublishers 7785 fulham palace road. In just a few days of doing some of the exercises ive noticed a marked improvement in my hand technique. Every teacher i ever studied with used the book in some capacity, and i now use the book with most of my students. Steve was a student of jazz drumming great, joe morello. My first question is whats the difference between the 9stroke open roll on page 11 and the 9stroke closed roll on page 12. This eightyyearold book, which tops the drum book category on amazon, is so.
In 1993, modern drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of alltime. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading stick control. Includes special exercises for speed, power, precision, delicacy, and the development of the weak hand. The exercises utilize the 72 single beat combinations found on pages 57, and they could also be applied to. Sep 05, 2017 drummer magazine george lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming it is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination, with extra attention given to the development of the weak. George lawrence stone 18861967 was an american drummer and author he wrote the books stick control for the snare drummer 1935 and accents and rebounds for the snare drummer 1961. Stick control for the snare drummer, accents and rebounds for the snare drummer, and mallet control for the xylophone, all available now. Stick control explained drum wheels a better stick. Stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone. The enzymatic pitch control method using lipase was put into practice in a largescale papermaking process as a routine operation in the early 1990s and was the first case in the world in which. The product shown in this literature may not be available for sale andor available in all geographies where buckman is represented. This is a video about how i practice the first three pages of george lawrence stone. For the snare drummer kindle edition by stone, george lawrence.
Strange to say, practise in lighter execution will, by giving you a fuller control of the sticks, help your power, endurance, and speed. The book im speaking of is stick control by george lawrence stone. I recommend memorizing the first thirteen patterns and practicing them daily in a. A snare drum or side drum is a percussion instrument that produces a sharp staccato sound when the head is struck with a drum stick, due to the use of a series of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin. First published in 1935, it has come to be commonly referred to as the drummers bible, and is used practically universally by drummers and percussionists of all stripes.
This great classic was designed to serve beginners, intermediate students, drum and bugle corps members, and professional musicians of every style. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution and. George lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often called the bible of. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 drum method books of alltime. Stick control is a great book to develop ideal technique for orchestral style or any style of music on the drum set. The stick engages the use of a simple, easy to use tool called the the stick. Here is a set of linear exercises for the drum set, based on the first exercises in stick control.
Below is a reprint of the first page of exercises from stones book. And just because the title says stick control, doesnt mean that it cant be applied to the feet. The august issue of modern drummers jazz drummers workshop features some of my favorite applications of the classic george lawrence stone book stick control. Drum hardware is the first book dedicated to helping you make the right choice when you purchase, set up and maintain this critical part of your drumset.
One of the first fundamental practice routines every drummer should establish is working on stick control or combinations of single, double and triple strokes. Practice each exercise at a variety of tempos slow to fast. How to practice stick control by george lawrence stone. That, and the intension to improve my general playing skills, made me set to practice stick control daily. George lawerence stones stick control book is a great book. The exercises in stick control are relatively simple and straightforward, so. Stone syncopation for the modern drummer ted reed accents and rebounds g. Mar 16, 2012 george lawrence stones stick control is the bible of drumming. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 books of alltime. This months jazz drummers workshop features some of my favorite applications of the classic george lawrence stone book stick control.
His 1961 book accents and rebounds is also a true standard in stick control and dynamics. How would you say is the best way to approach it,would you do so many lines over and over or would you do a whole page. Manage your daily or weekly exercises conveniently with our progress tracking and. You can try all the exercises of the page with the same concept. August 20 jazz drummers workshop stick control revisited drumset applications.
Each of the exercises can not only be applied to the snare drum alone but also orchestrated over the whole. Stick control by george lawrence stone book sheet music. One of the most enduring and venerated method books for drummers is stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm.
Its a book designed to develop snare drum technique. I will admit, first glance this book looks very boring. Ive been trying to do at least the first half of the exercises on the first page every morning and every night, 20 times each. Learn how to increase your stick speed and control from drum teacher jason gianni in this howcast drum video. Stick control explained drum wheels a better stick control. Theres very famous book called stick control by george stone that gives you a variety of hand exercises and repetitive techniques to go over to increase your hand speed and. Stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence. My son is starting to practice with the stick control book by george lawrence stone. Stick control by george lawrence stone book sheet music for. Apr 20, 2016 this feature is not available right now. An advanced book of drum rhythms arranged in callisthenic form to develop stick control in rudimental, symphonic, and modern jazz drumming. We now have three george lawrence stone titles reengraved and updated.
Our exercise groups are logically arranged to build and improve timekeeping, hand and foot techniques, endurance, speed and accuracy. Stick control by george lawrence stone nook book ebook. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book sized computer the is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination. Stick control a drumset classic by kevin barrett one of the best drumset books ever written isnt a drumset book at all. Every teacher i ever studied with used the book in some capacity, and i now use the book. Each of the exercises can not only be applied to the snare drum alone but also orchestrated over. Its got tons of exercises to develop hand technique and build muscles. It will be noted that the practiserhythms in stick control are numbered and. He wrote the books stick control for the snare drummer 1935 and accents. How do you control the sticks pinch or thumbs only. Stick control goodreads share book recommendations. The open roll, referred to throughout the book and beginning on page 11. George lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming.
Many of us are familiar with stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone. Id say like 50% of drum books published since 1940 are just variations on stick control andor syncopation. Jan 21, 2002 many of us are familiar with stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone. Professional pilots of real airplanes and helicopters do not hold the stick with just their thumb. Choosing the best hardware components for your playing style can sometimes be a mysterious process. This piece originally ran in the december 2011 issue of modern drummer magazine. One of the best drumset books ever written isnt a drumset book at all. The open roll, referred to throughout the book and beginning on page 11, is the rudimental roll of two beats no more of each stick, in rhythmic alternation. So far the smartest thing ive done in working to improve my drums chops is buying the george stone book stick control. Andy doerschuk drum hardware setup and maintenance pdf.
Jazz drummers workshop stick control revisited drumset applications. I looked up lots of videos of closed rolls but they seem just like open rolls. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He wrote the books stick control for the snare drummer 1935 and accents and rebounds for the snare drummer 1961. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving. Among his students were joe morello, gene krupa, lionel hampton, and vic firth. Stick control stick control, the title of george lawrence stones snare drum method published in 1935, and it is unquestionably the most famous drum book ever written. Snare drum sheet music book by george lawrence stone. Among his students were joe morello, gene krupa, lionel hampton, and vic firth biography. This is one way to practise the 1st page of stick control by george lawrence stone. The exercises utilize the 72 single beat combinations found on pages 57, and they could also be applied to the missing.
Hey rj, as im left handed but playing with a righthanded setup im facing the opposite problem. George lawrence stones 1935 stick control is a great primer for being able to say what you mean and mean what you say with a pair of drum sticks. Despite being written in 1935, george lawrence stones stick control is still one of the most popular method books for percussionists. Drummer cafe expanding stick control for the drumset.
Teachers, students, and professionals everywhere will tell you that stick control for the snare drummer is the single most important book you will ever use in learning and improving your drumming. I wanted to share some of my ideas and concepts, inspired by my studies with alan dawson, on how you can use and expand these stickings, applying them in creative fashion to come up with new grooves, fills, solos, and general coordination around. Nevertheless it has become a staple of drumset pedagogy. Stick control is the granddaddy of all technique books. He was the son of drum teacher and manufacturer george burt stone. Stanton demonstrates how to practice at a basic level to establish a great sound from right to left hand then shows how even the most advanced players can apply a single sticking combination to create a huge library of grooves. Beginner to advanced alike, jazz, funk or metal, develop, refine, and improve your skills. George lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often c. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of alltime. Patrick takes exercises from the ubiquitous stick control drum book and moves them around the kit. The exercises utilize the 72 single beat combinations found on pages 57, and they could also be applied to the missing examples from the book that we. Children and adults are now used to pushing the buttons on their iphones with just their thumb but most iphones are not flying. The stick is a nonmotorized device that is composed of a semirigid core around which independent, 1 inch spindles freely spin. George lawrence stone 18861967 was an american drummer and author.
In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance. Stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility. From the moment i discovered the idea that learning to read music would open up a world of drumming information and learning, i was hooked. This instrument was engineered to assist healthcare providers in the deep manipulation of soft tissues such as muscle. Check with your music book seller or click one of the links in the sidebar to the left. Snare drums are often used in orchestras citation needed, concert bands, marching bands, parades, drumlines, drum corps, and more. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer the is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. Jazz drummers workshop stick control revisited modern. All reet, ive gotten my hallway and kitchen painted, and finished getting my teeth and gums viciously probed, if only for the time being, so lets get back to the drum stuff.
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