Average Rating: 2.8
Instantly, after I pressed "Submit Review", I realized I had failed to rate this book. Let me restate the obvious: If ANY book is worthy of 5 stars, this is the book. Buy it.
...unless, it might be knowing where the measure starts! And, Stone's book is the epitome of what stick control is all about. Between this book and Podemski's Method, the rudimental drummer will have exceptional quality instruction. The concept is very, very simple, but the execution can be a killer. If you can play the first ten exercises without pulling out your hair, you are better than most--and they are the simple exercises. With exercises appropriate for the rudimental snare (eg. parade drum) and which are easily transferable to the drum kit, Stone's Stick Control produced many, many great rudimental drummers, whose technique is seen also in their playing on the drum set (regardless of the musical genre of choice, including swing, jazz, rock and every iteration thereof). One of my faves...
This book should be in the hands of every drummer... beginner, intermediate, and advanced!
I had this book 40 years ago and it was the best then as it is now.
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