Stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. Stick control stick control, the title of george lawrence stones snare drum method published in 1935, and it is unquestionably the most famous drum book ever written. Despite being written in 1935, george lawrence stones stick control is still one of the most popular method books for percussionists. Working through george lawrence stones stick control book. How to practice stick control by george lawrence stone. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving.
Stick control the way george l stone intended it to be. I remember working out of this book a couple years ago but never got very far. This book is amazing and with a little creativity it can be very valuable for the drumset player. Stick control the way george l stone intended it to be played.
Every drummer needs these 5 drum books dom famularo. For the snare drummer by george lawrence stone and i need some advice as to how to work through the book. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named it one of the top. What youll find in stick control for snare drummers are tons of no frills drum practice. Practice each exercise at a variety of tempos slow to fast. Snare drum sheet music book by george lawrence stone. I recommend memorizing the first thirteen patterns and practicing them daily in a. Based on the authors recollections of their studies and conversations with george lawrence stone, this companion book to stick control contains a series of lessons and lectures on the art and technique of drumming as originally developed and taught by george lawrence stone.
George lawrence stone 18861967 was an american drummer and author. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 drum method books of alltime. The truth about hand technique drum lesson drumeo duration. Sit control written by george lawrence stone in 1930, five is the number one hand technique book in the world and what this does it opens you up to tons of ideas of controlling your sticks, hence the name stick control the number one book all great drummers in the world. George lawrence stones stick control for the snare drummer is one of these books, used by drummers the world over to improve their control on snare drum. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stick control. Stick control by george lawrence stone book sheet music for. And just because the title says stick control, doesnt mean that it cant be applied to the feet.
May, 20 hi guys, im trying to get my hands up to par with what my brain wants. For decades it has been used by drummers and percussionists of all genres to develop the hands as well as handfoot coordination. Mar 16, 2012 george lawrence stones stick control is the bible of drumming. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control. In the words of the author, it is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of. Every teacher i ever studied with used the book in some capacity, and i now use the book with most of my students.
In 1993, modern drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 books. A classic bible of drumming that teaches drummers everything from control, touch, and speed to developing their weak hand. A personal account on how to use stick control james, barry, morello, joe on. Alfred stick control for the snare drummer book musician. One of the best drumset books ever written isnt a drumset book at all. The exercises in stick control are relatively simple and straightforward, so. George lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. This is primarily a book for intermediate to advanced players. The two books that he received that were much different than the ones from his younger days were realistic rock drum method by carmine appice and stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone.
I left the book back home in connecticut, but i did. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of alltime. A personal account on how to use stick control book online at best prices in india on. For the snare drummer ebook written by george lawrence stone.
George lawerence stones stick control book is a great book. It is a book that presents drumming patterns of various kinds that are plugged into twomeasure rhythmic grids, so that each pattern can be repeated indefinitely in order to gain mastery. George lawrence stones stick control is the bible of drumming. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of alltime. Joe morello was a student of george lawrence stone. Drumeo 5 must have drum books dom famularo facebook. Stone, each being 1 of the alltime great drummers, drum instructors, drum instruction. Jul 05, 1998 george lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming.
Stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone. The book was inspired by things he learned from stone, so its basically an extension of stick control. Aug 29, 2019 it is just a tradition to read stick control. Stick control for the snare drummer contains pages of sticking exercises meant to increase finger control and facility, involving single and double strokes, rolls, flams, drags, etc. Stick control george lawrence stone book only drumtek store. May 25, 2016 one of the most enduring and venerated method books for drummers is stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone. Two new books on george lawrence stone drummerworld forum. Why drummers use stick control musika lessons blog. However, many drum set players of very high caliber have also mentioned this book as a constant study so. Published on nov, 2012 drum teacher jason horsler gives advice on how to approach and work through the drummers bible stick control by george laurence stone.
Stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence. My son is starting to practice with the stick control book by george lawrence stone. First published in 1935, it has come to be commonly referred to as the drummers bible, and is used practically universally by drummers and percussionists of all stripes. If you own stick control, you can apply these three patterns to the first three pages, which contain 72 exercises, for a grand total of 216 4way coordination patterns. This book is probably one of the only examples of a book that was overmarketed, over spoken about, and overly emphasized book ever written. George lawrence learned drums and xylophone from his father and also helped out in his shop, where the elder stone tucked drumheads, turned drumsticks, made wooden foot pedals and sold violins. Stick control for the snare drummer by george lawrence stone alfred this book was at the very top of the popularity list. Feb 11, 2020 i just wanted to alert everyone about two books concerning stick control author george lawrence stone that recently came out. He was the son of drum teacher and manufacturer george burt stone. These exercises are from page 30 of stick control by george lawrence stone. That should keep you busy at least until part 2, where well take these ostinatos to whole different level. One of my private drum instructors told me to delve into the george stone stick control.
In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm. Based on the authors recollections of their studies and conversations with george lawrence stone, this companion book to stick control contains a series of lessons and lectures on the art and technique of drumming as originally developed and taught by. George lawrence stone stick control drummerworld forum. Play along with heather thomas and work your way through page 1 of one of the most important drumming books. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving control, speed, flexibility. Below is a reprint of the first page of exercises from stones book. One is called drum lessons with george lawrence stone, by former stone student barry james, cowritten by joe morello he had been working with james on the book before. The carmine appice drummer from vanilla fudge book, originally came with a floppy 45 record to listen and play along with the drum. Stick control, the title of george lawrence stone s snare drum method published in 1935, and it is unquestionably the most famous drum book ever written. The worlds greatest drummers have gone through it, and continue to go through it to this day. Each of the exercises can not only be applied to the snare drum alone but also orchestrated over the whole. 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. 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.
In 1993, modern drummer magazine named the book one of the top 25 books of alltime. George lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often c. Want to improve your sticking consistency and strengthen your nondominant hand. George lawrence stones stick control is the original classic, often called the bible of. How to practice stick control by george lawrence stone duration. In 1993, modern drummer magazine named it first in the top 25 drumming books of all time. Drum books for beginners 5 must haves drumming basics. Its a book designed to develop snare drum technique.
How would you say is the best way to approach it,would. He wrote the books stick control for the snare drummer 1935 and accents and. Stick control by george stone snare drum book alfred music. When it was published in 1935, stick control represented a significant advance from the drum rudiments and a major contribution to drum literature. Expanation of how to use the first three pages of stick control in two unique ways. A walk through stick control get past those first three.
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