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Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer

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George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination," with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced rhythms and moves through categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short roll progressions. "It truly is a timeless classic and an essential requirement for every drummer's library." Drummer Magazine" Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred Music


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2009


Edition ‏ : ‎ 42731st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1892764040


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 41


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.25 x 12 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #9,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Percussion Instruments (Books)


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    • Great tool for all drummers.
I should have bought this years ago.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024 by Joe Scherer
    • Purchased because I was told this is the drumming bible!
It's a little monotonous, but that's the point! Insert grin here. I think if you can "stick" to this book you will definitely improve your skills. I'm actually not a drummer, I play solo fingerstyle guitar. I was told that following this method would help me improve my overall feel for music and help me stay in tempo and in rhythm, regardless of what instrument I play. After a couple of months of trying this, I agree! Like I said earlier, it's a little monotonous and boring...but no pain no gain I guess. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023 by Pasquale 61
    • THE book for learning drums
One of the first books I started with 60-odd years ago (along with thousands of other drum students over the years). Very simple and concise, I found a myriad of different approaches to this book - not just developing stick control for the snare drum but eventually applying it to the entire drum kit. I still have my original copy, a bit dog-eared and taped up but still serviceable. This copy was sent to my aspiring drummer grandson to learn with and he's very enthusiastic about working with it. Cannot recommend this book highly enough - it's THE book for learning drums! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023 by Miles
    • Great rehersal guide
This book has been around for a long time and recommended by many pros.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • For Beginners and Advanced
Every drummer can benefit from practicing with Stick Control. I've been drumming for about a year now and have gone through the entire book at least 4 times. I am a better drummer for using this book in my weekly practice routine.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023 by Jael48
    • Small font
Small font. Hard to see at arm’s length.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022 by Dawn
    • Excelent
Awesome practice book. Essential. You could use this book for years
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023 by Oliver J. Hernandez A
    • Review For Stick Control
Back with an old friend! Started playing drums in 1962 at age 8 and started using Stick Control in 1965 at age 11. Turned pro in 1971 at 16 .....thanks in a big part to Stick Control!! My teacher for 8 years who was himself a published author of 15 books on the snare drum at school, was a good friend of George Stone back on the east coast in the 1920s and 30s. He got some first hand advice from Mr. Stone on how to study and use this book the best!! Would like to share the info here. Playing each two bar phrase 20 times each is Very Important!!! Study each exercise carefully BEFORE you even try to play it with sticks. Not only are the notes important but make sure you are playing the sticking (Right hand left hand) correctly. Go through it in your head FIRST....then start with your sticks slowly! Make sure it is right first. You have heard the saying "Practice makes perfect"....but really...."Perfect practice makes Perfect"!!! Slowly start to play each exercise faster. My teacher gave me six exercises each week along with using several other books. We went through one page each month....so it took four years to go through this book!!! I retired in the year 2000 from drumming after almost 40 years...as I had to concentrate on my "Day Gig". I had loaned out my Stick Control to a student in 1999 and never got it back. I decided to buy a second copy and start practicing on a pad again just recently.....so this is my second go around with Stick Control after my first go around 55 years ago!!! But....great books only get better with age....you will get a great deal out of this book for years to come. My best wishes to you....and good luck in your practice!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020 by Drumbeat

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