Stick Control - By George Lawrence Stone Staple Bound – Big Book, 1 April 2009

If you are new to drumming just get this book and a pair of stick and get going.Really simple drills at the beginning to practice with and then building up to some exercises that look like Ancient Egyptian to me at the moment!!Having prevaricated about how to get into drumming for awhile I a m so pleased that I finally bought this book and can just get on exploring rhythm. I will continue to prevaricate about whether to buy a drum kit and if so, which one, for a while longer but at least I have started practicing now.

Lots of words have been written about Stick Control over the years so this won’t be a lengthy review.If you’re serious about playing the drums or want to improve your hands this is a fantastic resource. Using the book as Stone intended will improve your coordination and dexterity.However where this book is just so incredible is when you start using the patterns creatively around the kit.It really is a worthwhile purchase, and one that you’ll get many years use from.

I guess it’s all been said about this book. It’s the standard by which all others are judged. If you’ve been drumming a long time like me you will find that many of the books you own have taken exercises from this book. Is it a must have? At one time I would have said yes but with the internet with its vast array of snare exercise videos probably not as essential, having said that I’m glad I’ve got it.

There is a strong argument that Stick Control is the only book a drummer will ever need in terms of getting ones hands into good shape. George Lawrence Stone has very cunningly incorporated most of the 26 rudiments with the exercises contained in this Rudimentary Bible. Go out and buy it now! there's a reason why it's been continually in print for generations.

Contains loads of excercises I ignored years ago when I had the ability to soak up new information like a sponge.Happily paying the price practising them now and enjoying this book very much. The variations for me were refreshingly different from a lot of other books I own. In summary it's understandable and enjoyable even for a drummer of 25 + years playing.