Chapman Stick Articles


Stick Pickup Modifications   - Some modifications, pre-amps, tone controls, stereo/mono, GK-2A connection..,

How Far Do You Want to Go? - Getting started on the Stick. How hard is it?

Developing a Consistent Left Hand Approach - Figuring out fingerings for the bass side of the Stick.

Setup Instructions for the Chapman Stick - Instructions for properly setting up your Stick.

Quarter Tone Untapped Potential - Playing 24 tone music on the Stick.

A Two Handed Approach for Playing Bass Lines - One position for playing bass lines on the Stick

In Search of Flat Frequency Response Amplification - A way to use your ear to hear the frequency response of an amp.

How I Became a Stick Player - How I first heard of The Stick and decided to get involved with it. Includes information on some of the Sticks I've owned.

MIDI Fun with The Stick - Some interesting things you can do with your Stick once you are connected to the world of MIDI with a Roland GK-2A pickup and GR-30 synthesizer.

A Guide to Writing Music for The 10 String Chapman Stick - An introduction for composers who are not familiar with The Stick and wish to start writing music for it.

Types of Sticks - Descriptions of different Sticks listing features and dates.

The New Band Members - Multi string instruments and the role they may play in newly forming bands.


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