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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: Is It A Gimmick? |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:48 am
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Forum: Introductions Topic: Brand new, no idea where to start |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:56 pm
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Start by telling us where you're from. There may be someone local who can let you take a test drive.
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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: four fingers, three fingers, red fingers, blue fingers |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:03 pm
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What???????? well I play with 4 fingers. And sometimes 3, 5, 2 and 1. Have you guys ever heard of Freddie Gruber? he's Neil Peart's (among others) drum teacher He's in the new Rush documentary http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Gruber http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APzDktOZw5o&feature=related ... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: Initial Stick Musings... |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:51 am
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Remember too, that the artistry of an orchestral sting instrument comes from the bow hand, not the left hand. And in classical music there really aren't any left handed string players. I think the reason for that is more visible (it looks cooler to have all the second violin's bows moving in unison)... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: Initial Stick Musings... |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:03 am
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I was really blown away by Greg's teaching at the Northeast seminar. I think the hand movement concept is really revolutionary and deserves attention from all beginner players (and old farts like me). I think that this can be incorporated into 4 finger playing as well as three, although it seems a b... |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: Premastered "Leviathan" album cuts from Michael Bernier here |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:51 am
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Michael, this stuff is great congrats. Looks like the stickmen will be playing in for the Levin, Belew ,Mastelotto concert? that would be a real treat. I've got to try and make that show!!!!!
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Forum: Equipment Topic: What do you send your sound engineer for a live gig? |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:28 am
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If it's a big gig (pa wise) I send my final processed outs to a direct box before i go into my power amp. Most sound guys really appreciate having an easy feed right into the board.
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Forum: Showcase Topic: beatles song |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:25 am
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Forum: Showcase Topic: beatles song |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:49 am
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Replies: 9 Views: 1346
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Sounds cool. Which tune is that?
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: R U a Blonding or a Vermeer (what type of artist R U)? |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:45 am
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Good one Steve, I forgot about the ear thing :o . Getting something down cold is great advice, I just wish I could do it. So I use my ears 99% of the time. As well as all the theoretical things Steve has mentioned. But like Dave said none of this really matters, as long as you are true to your music... |
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