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Forum: Stick® Method Topic: Poll Time |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:21 pm
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Ok you asked. Answer: neither really. Music is aural communication. You should start by learning songs if you want to study western music. Scales are the most misused and misunderstood element of theoretical musical understanding. Western music is based upon tonality, melody and harmony. You should ... |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: NorthEast Stick Seminar, April 30-May 1 Hamden, CT |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:23 am
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ABSOLUTLY!!!!!
We are ready to go I will send out a questionaire with meet and greet info this week!!!
I can't wait this is gonna be a great one.
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Forum: Showcase Topic: Seminar in CT |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:32 am
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Forum: Announcements Topic: Great new Band added to the NorthEast Seminar Concert!!!!!! |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:51 am
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Hi Everyone "Bright Brown" featuring Alex Nahas will now be performing at the concert Saturday night. This is a GREAT BAND!!! I am getting really psyched for this Seminar. There is still plenty of space available for those who wish to attend the Concert or The Seminar. We would love to hav... |
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Forum: Equipment Topic: Roland Guitar Synth |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:08 pm
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Ok I bought a gr 55 and returned it 2 days later. I just wasn't happy with the roland sounds. What I was hoping for, was the tracking of the vg-99 (wonderful) with more warm synth sounds, i was disappointed. To me the synth sounds were cold and artificial. And the tracking was no better than my old ... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: ANDY SALVANOS |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:25 pm
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Just a tip of the hat to a fine player. I've been listening to Andy's videos and samples on myspace. really nice stuff. I'm gonna order a cd soon. I wonder if we should have a separate "players" sub-forum so that we can discuss what we like about players whether they are contributors here ... |
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Forum: Chapman Stick® Topic: Beginner songs for experienced musicians |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:59 am
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Learning Greg Howard's arrangement of "Greensleeves" is what really got me on my way. I doubt I could play it from memory now, but it really opened my eyes to simple left hand arpeggios, and melody. The arrangement is in Greg's "The Stick book". Highly recommended. There are so m... |
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Forum: Inspirations Topic: Inspiration from a painful football loss |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:58 am
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Go Pats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Forum: Equipment Topic: NEws from NAMM 2011 |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:38 am
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Thanks
Just preordered it from Musiciansfriend $699 without pickup. I've been waiting for roland to upgrade their synth line, This should be great!!! Now how long do I need to wait? ugh
Brett |
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Forum: Announcements Topic: NorthEast Stick Seminar, April 30-May 1 Hamden, CT |
Brett Bottomley |
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:00 pm
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Hey Ray, David and Greg Thanks for the kind words. I am really looking forward to the seminar. I'm workin on my second cd now, pullin out all the stops and lovin it. It's really a juggling act isn't it. balancing practice, recording, family, work. That's why I think these seminars are so great. Brin... |
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