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dancawar
Joined: Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:00 pm Posts: 10
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New Stickist from UK
Hi guys,
I've just had confirmation on my new railboard being completed!
I'm based in chesterfield, derbyshire and been a follower of the stick for roughly 15 years, always been intrigued, but i'm actually an accomplished Drummer so this is a big change! Always felt of a bit of an investment to dip my toe but after fighting with myself for all this time i've gone for it...
Hope it doesn't end in tears!
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Wed May 20, 2015 6:59 am |
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88persuader
Elite Contributor
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:01 pm Posts: 1537
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Re: New Stickist from UK
dancawar wrote: Hi guys,
I've just had confirmation on my new railboard being completed!
I'm based in chesterfield, derbyshire and been a follower of the stick for roughly 15 years, always been intrigued, but i'm actually an accomplished Drummer so this is a big change! Always felt of a bit of an investment to dip my toe but after fighting with myself for all this time i've gone for it...
Hope it doesn't end in tears! It'll take work, but it's an amazing instrument. Just don't try to rush things and stay active in the community and you'll do fine. Welcome to the community!
_________________ Tap on!! Ray Graphite Grand MR Tuning. http://www.rayrlmusic.com http://www.myspace.com/raylavigne
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Wed May 20, 2015 7:20 am |
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dancawar
Joined: Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:00 pm Posts: 10
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Re: New Stickist from UK
Thanks!
I plan to make it work (Promise to the Mrs!) and determined to do so!
I have ordered Greg's DVD and books and everything else i can get my hands on to keep me inspired.
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Wed May 20, 2015 7:25 am |
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michaelbernier
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Joined: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:04 am Posts: 241 Location: New York
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Re: New Stickist from UK
Welcome! as a fellow drummer I can tell you you already have an advantage on the Stick. You're going to love it...worth every penny..or pence
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Wed May 20, 2015 7:27 am |
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dancawar
Joined: Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:00 pm Posts: 10
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Re: New Stickist from UK
Thanks,
Yeah, from what i've seen, there are definitely advantages. Just need to get the fingers working a bit more now.
I hope i don't end up in a rehearsal room with a drummer though. Man those guys are annoying when they set up!
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Wed May 20, 2015 8:37 am |
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EricTheGray
Multiple Donor
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:02 pm Posts: 1851 Location: Monona, WI, USA
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Re: New Stickist from UK
Welcome! As Michael said, drummers seem to have an advantage when learning the Stick. You have been working on rhythmic independence between arms and legs for a long time. I was at a Stick workshop once with someone completely new to the Stick who was a pro hand percussionist. He took right off and we were all very impressed. (OK, a little jealous, too.) (OK, OK, a lot jealous!)
-Eric
_________________ Rosewood SG12 #5966, Mirrored 4ths Twitter: @ejknapp http://ericjknapp.com
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Wed May 20, 2015 8:41 am |
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earthgene
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Joined: Wed May 25, 2011 3:28 pm Posts: 4106
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Re: New Stickist from UK
Lots of great drumming Stickists here, Luc, Michael, Konrad. I am certain I have missed a few. They'll be tears of joy mostly. It's your drums that will miss you most.
_________________ Gene Perry http://www.geneperry.com http://www.freehandsacademy.com
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Wed May 20, 2015 9:29 am |
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88persuader
Elite Contributor
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:01 pm Posts: 1537
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Re: New Stickist from UK
I'm not a "great Stick player" (yet) But my original instrument is drums so count me in the "came from drums" category.
_________________ Tap on!! Ray Graphite Grand MR Tuning. http://www.rayrlmusic.com http://www.myspace.com/raylavigne
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Wed May 20, 2015 9:46 am |
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dancawar
Joined: Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:00 pm Posts: 10
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Re: New Stickist from UK
Well that's a nice bit of reassurance!
Looks like there's a few of us from a "non musician" background!
Nice to meet you all proper guys... I've been lurking for a while.
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Wed May 20, 2015 10:02 am |
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Alain
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Joined: Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:02 am Posts: 2586 Location: Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
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Re: New Stickist from UK
Congratulations and welcome on this forum where everybody likes to see pictures...lol...so...as soon as you can we want to "see the beast".
_________________ Grand Stick, Wenge, 12 strings, MR, SN 6667 http://soundcloud.com/Kataway http://www.youtube.com/user/Shawinijazz https://alainauclair.bandcamp.com/
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