Since 1974, Stick Enterprises in Los Angeles has manufactured the revolutionary
Chapman Stick. Based on the two-handed tapping technique discovered by Emmett
Chapman in 1969, The Stick allows you to play two parts simultaneously, like a
keyboardist, but with all the expressiveness of a stringed instrument. To find
out more about this amazing instrument, including a wealth of CDs by Stick
artists from around the world, go to www.stick.com.
Greg has been playing The Stick since 1985 and he's been teaching Stick seminars
around North America and Europe since May of 1996. These are social as much as study
events, with Stick players traveling thousands of miles to hang out and
exchange ideas. Other instructors have included Bob Culbertson, Teed Rockwell,
Larry Tuttle, Steve Adelson, Ron Baggerman and Don Schiff. All seminars feature a Stick Night concert, giving
you the chance to check out other performers on Emmett's creation. Check the
events section to find out if a seminar is
happening near you.
Articles for Stick Players.
If you want to read about Emmett's original technique discovery and
how that lead to The Stick,
Greg's suggestions for Stick players about how to set up their instruments can be found at:
"The Evolution of a Musical Art" originally appeared in Electronic
Musician Magazine in 1987. Check out this great article!
Stick setup