Chapman Stick - Inverted 5ths Chords and Bass - two-handed tapping

[jotunbjorn]

So inspiring. Now I want one. Thanks for the video.

[standubz]

How does it feel to be the best chapman stick player in the world!? AMAZING!

[Zashxq]

oh god

as soon as canon started playing i couldn't believe it

i hate that piece with a passion augh

[jhbonarius]

You are two people! I mean, most people have enough problems playing only one of the voices... utmost en sincerely greatest respect.

[stickplayers]

@superbassguitarboy This is the most basic model, a 10-string with the stock Stickup pickup. around $2,000.

There are other models, 8, 10 and 12 strings and with more expensive pickups as well. Pricing info is at the Stick website shown in the description of the video.

Happy Tapping!

[felipevaander]

que buen video... saludos de Chile.

[stickplayers]

@felipevaander Gracias, Felipe. Algún día voy a viajar a Chile. Saludos de E. U., Greg

[WyattTheGuitarist]

this pretty much shoots down megatar's videos about the inverted fifths tuning being harder to use.

[stickplayers]

@WyattTheGuitarist There are upsides and downsides to any tuning. If you don't care about playing any chords at all with your left hand, just bass parts, then 4ths in the left hand makes the most sense. If you have 5 accompaniment strings to work with, as on a 10-string Stick, then inverted 5ths gives you the most range and the most possibilities for accompaniment parts on a single group of strings, you can be the bass and rhythm guitar player with just one hand. Thanks for watching

[jacosmith86]

Such a great video. Awesome job, Greg.

[bobculbertson]

Excellent presentation. I like overhead shots. I may use some of that idea myself. Also, thanks for the 240p vs 480p explanation on the phone. I will upload larger formats in the future.

Cheers, Bob

[tubulartom]

Thanks for the reply, Greg. I'm curious about your Stick: to me it looks like rosewood. Which pickup is it equipped with (sorry if you've mentioned this somewhere else already)? Thanks, Tommy

[stickplayers]

@tubulartom Hi Tommy, it's36"-scale laminated rosewood with Rails and the standard Stickup pickup. The tuning is the Baritone Melody tuning. Thanks for the interest. Happy Tapping, Greg

[tubulartom]

Excellent work, Greg! The video was both very enjoyable and helpful. I know that that's Goya's Dream at 7:55, but is there a title for the tune at 9:09 ("Syncopated chord arpeggios")? I just want to know which CD to buy! ;) The melody to that one and your interpretation of Autumn Leaves are just beautiful. I'm totally diggin' those bass lines! Thanks! -Tommy

[stickplayers]

@tubulartom Thanks Tommy,

That would be "Here, There and Everywhere" a Beatles tune that I released on a CD called "Shapes" (now out of print) as a duet with drums. I suppose I should add the song titles as annotations to the video. Thanks for asking,

Greg

[wukeduo]

Ricardo here :)

Thanks for the video, the production quality is great! I really appreciate the different camera angles. There's much in there to inspire me to continue practising; it is surprisingly difficult to play anything more advanced than simple arpeggios while singing.

[gregplaysthestick]

@wukeduo Thanks, Ricardo. Give yourself some time. I was the lead singer in the first band I ever played Stick in, and I'm nowhere near the singer you are (which is why I let me audience of the hook and went instrumental)

Happy Tapping,

Greg

[balatruc]

Hey Greg, thanks for this video. Very clear, very simple, a good material for pedagogy. And the camera for the player's perspective is a super idea.

A bientôt

Ciao

Olivier Chabasse

[stickplayers]

@balatruc Thanks, Olivier! more to come...

[gusletarist]

Perfect video material and presentation! *********

[TheFolksinger]

Thanks very much for posting this accessible lesson.

[stringtapper]

Great stuff Greg!

[giedosst]

OH HELL YEAH! Greg I love ya man! Good good stuff!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for closing on "Charmed Life!"

Man oh man do I love the Chapman Stick!!!!

[perboysen]

Excellent introduction to playing the Stick! Great that you do not go into details but rather keep the general perspective.

[gregplaysthestick]

@perboysen Thanks, Per. I really appreciate you checking it out.

[grandstick]

Great presentation, Greg. Your new camera setup really helps get the concepts across.

[gregplaysthestick]

@grandstick thanks, Paul. go Final Cut Express!

[lockstick]

Man, I love these videos! :D

Those two on the Stick site was basically what sealed the deal for me when I was thinking about getting one.

[gregplaysthestick]

@lockstick Thanks Ricardo. It's nice to know the videos make a difference.

Anyone else out there named Ricardo watching the video?

Happy Tapping

[karli34]

Hey Greg,

thanks much - this is an outstanding and excellent playing technic demonstration and tutorial. Fun to watch and makes me want to play immediately :)

Wow - I'm really impressed, cool stuff!

[gregplaysthestick]

@karli34 Thanks Ricardo. I have a lot to learn about making videos, but I enjoy it. There will be more in this series. Any constructive feedback would be great.

Happy Tapping

[karli34]

@gregplaysthestick Greg, my name is Frank - sorry for not being Ricardo. Keep the videos coming anyway!

Thanks

[gregplaysthestick]

@karli34 Sorry for the mistake Frank. Thanks, again!

[stickplayers]

@karli34 Thanks much for watching and for the kind comment. It was fun to make as well.