Stick Control

5 star rating

Dave Balla

Location: from Central Pa.

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

November 12, 2008

Great Metohod for the beginner and up

I am a 60 yr. young player who bought this book in 1965 and paid $3.95 for is.I haven't played for 10yrs and I recently started playing with a jazz group.I was rely rusty.I went and found my Buddy Rich book and this one and started to train again.This book...

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6 of 13 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Enrico Bertelli

Location: from York University (England - UK)

Difficulty Level:
Not sure

October 12, 2008

Great method for all ages

I have personally used this book from the first year onwards. I am a professional now, but it's still one of my priorities. It provides great practice-ideas, something like LH Stevens MOM for marimba. You can read it and follow it literally if you are a beginner, or you can...

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7 of 15 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Anonymous

Location: from Netherlands

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

April 6, 2007

A must have

For any level, you can make it as hard on yourself as you want. It looks a bit boring but so are tone ladders to other instruments I guess. Stick control really improves your command of the sticks. Not only for snare drummers, but also on a kit.

6 of 11 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Carl

Location: from Ottawa

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

March 16, 2007

Requires dedication but will not dissapoint

If you have the focus to spend one hour a day with this book, you will definitely see an improvement, no matter your skill level. The exercises familiarize you with so many different rhythmic combinations that almost nothing feels "weird" to play anymore. Boosts confidence and skill. One thing, be...

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9 of 14 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Anonymous

Location: from

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

February 15, 2007

The Bible!

Next to Ted Reed's "Syncopation", this book should be in every drummer's library!

7 of 14 people found this review helpful.

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