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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: Online Stick Lessons/Instruction... |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:20 pm
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| I think we may need to look at music education and "stick" pedagogy in a couple of ways. First off, there is a need for learning both technique and "theoretical understanding" on any instrument. In the case of technique a book is a poor teacher. You can read every discription of ... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: what tuning do you use? |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:42 pm
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Replies: 48
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I have 2 -12 Grand sticks both tarara with classic tuning and heavy gauge.
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: Bamboo |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:48 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Hey Thor what is it about unfinished maple guitar necks that you like? if it's the feel of the wood then Graphite is probably not the way to go. I used to play a modulus bass but had to sell it due the coldness of the graphite, i couldn't get used to it. I came from upright bass so a woody feel is i... |
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Forum: Inspirations Topic: Necessity is the mother of invention |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:16 am
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Replies: 15
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| I wish I could say i related to this. unfortunately I don't have the luxury of having old rarely played songs. My memory limitations cause me to never let a tune go unplayed for more than a week, if I do I'll lose it. I therefore have my entire repitoire is rotated through my practice routine. This ... |
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Forum: "Teflon" Instruments and Musicians non-Stick Topic: A quote to make you think |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:38 pm
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Replies: 24
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I wish he would elaborate on who or what he means. I'm not sure exactly which world of steel stringers he speaking of. I love what he said earlier in the interview about the singing/ear connection with an instrument - he's exactly right.
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Forum: Showcase Topic: which "whispers" track for the songbook? |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:16 pm
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Replies: 29
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| I Voted for "Del Mar" I'm a big fan of simple tunes with strong melodies and I think this is a great little vignette. It also provides a simple enough bassline for beginners and intermediates, while providing a nice and challenging chordal melody in the B section. It's great to hear your e... |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: Who is in the Massachusetts/NH area? |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:17 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1613
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Hey Rob
I play an outdoor fest in NH every August. If your around I think it would be fun to play together.
Let me Know
Brett |
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Forum: Showcase Topic: Gentle Giant - A Reunion (new mp3) |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:30 pm
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Replies: 13
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Once Again Rob
I LOVE your playing. WELL done. I think we share a lot of musical favs and I really appreciate your Tull adaptations and now GG!!
Brett |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: Brett Bottomley CD now Available! |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:33 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Hi Everyone My new CD "Journeys" is now Available at http://www.brettbottomley.com I humbly present my new Cd and hope you will enjoy it. It features Myself on Chapman Stick playing both "Guitar and Bass" parts simultaneously in both a quartet and solo setting. The Cd is also ava... |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: Who is in the Massachusetts/NH area? |
| Brett Bottomley |
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:36 pm
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Replies: 6
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Hi Kris its a very large private party in Grafton it will usually swell to over 300 people and its a blast unfortunately its by invite only.
Brett |
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