Format : CD + DVD
Developed and refined by Emmett Chapman over the past four decades. The Stick brings the advantages of two handed Keyboard style playing to a stringed Instrument.Steve Adelson one of the world’s foremost Stickplayers and teachers demonstrates the amazing versatility of the instrument on this impressive performance DVD. Percussionist David Langlois joins Steve on several tracks.
SKU: MB.21382M
ISBN 9780786691883. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
A comprehensive exploration of revolutionary Chapman Stick and its accompanying tap techniques. A primer on theory will explain all the musical logistics enabling the student to fully gasp the concepts in this book. Mr. Chapmans unique approach to his 12 string invention will be explained by Steve Adelson in respect to chords, melody, improvisations, rhythmic capabilities, counterpoint and bass lines. Novel and standard techniques enabling the player maximum creativity will be outlined in detail with many examples in the text. All levels of playing will be considered and will be helpful for beginner, intermediate as well as advanced playing. This book will bring all these elements together, presenting a thorough study of this very new and exciting instrument. Includes access to online video.
