Customer Reviews for Stick Control
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 has done wonders for me.I love it.My chops are coming back.Make sure to read and thoroughly absorb what the author says in the preface.This book is great for the beginner and great for the seasoned player.Take the time to practice,IT PAYS OFF IN THE END.
9 of 18 people found this review helpful.
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 invent you own exercises. Very good purchase for all ages/levels
9 of 18 people found this review helpful.
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.
8 of 15 people found this review helpful.
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 familiar with formal drum technique before you buy this, because there is very little in the way of explanations. Example, if you don't know what a flam or a double-stroke roll is, learn it beforehand. Overall very very highly recommended.
11 of 19 people found this review helpful.
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!
9 of 18 people found this review helpful.
Sukon
Location: from Reno, NV
August 20, 2006
This is the main book of drumming
Delevops hand speed and coordination through repetition. After you finish this book you will have your hands. Play the patterns on different sound sources. Throw in the feet on 2 and 4. This doesn't have to get boring. Become creative with the rudimental patterns and add accents to spice it up.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
May 15, 2006
good and boring
good, but boring. no explanations on hand technique eiter. good becauses it trains both hands.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Bethesda, MD
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
January 24, 2006
ONLY BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED
This book helps with basic, medium, and advanced skill levels, and to become a good drummer all you have to do is finish this book. I recommend it for everyone.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from New England
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
February 28, 2005
The Most Important Drum Book EVER
If you could only have one drum book in your collection, THIS WOULD BE IT. The beauty of it is in it's simplicity: Very basic lines of notation are repeated for an entire page or more. But underneath each line is a sequence of hand combinations which vary line by line, even though the note values remains the same. Your job is to make each line sound like the previous one, regardless of which hand your using, or what volume or tempo you're playing at. By forcing you to concentrate on playing an even sound, you develop power, finess and as the title suggests, better control over your sticks. It has limitless applications, from absolute beginner to the most advanced. It can be use as the author instructs, or as a 'code' book for more complex snare and drum set patterns. I cannot stress enough how useful this book is. Just know that many exercise books have been written based on a few various lines in this book.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from new york, new york
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
February 19, 2005
good
this book is really good if you are looking to get better control. the only downfall of this book is it can get boring.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful.