Chapman Stick?

chuck3 · #1 09-15-2011, 08:06 AM

I saw a craigslist listing urgently seeking a "Chapman Stick" player. I googled it and there it was. There are a variety of models, including a "bass" Chapman Stick. Can anyone shed any light on how you play something like this? Here's the "bass":

5StringFool · #2 09-15-2011, 08:12 AM

As far as how it's tuned and what not I have no idea, but there's plenty of youtube videos of folks playin' their sticks. Here's one of my faves.

Star Wars "Cantina Band" on Chapman Stick - YouTube

WalterBush · #3 09-15-2011, 08:13 AM

Like this:

Stickmen featuring Tony Levin- Relentless - YouTube

5StringFool · #4 09-15-2011, 08:19 AM

Another good bluesy number here.

Chapman Stick Blues - YouTube

stepswork4me · #5 09-15-2011, 08:21 AM

.... and this......
Rob Martino - One Cloud

chuck3 · #6 09-15-2011, 08:24 AM

wow- great clips, thanks for posting them. How the heck didn't I know about this. Anyone here ever played one, particularly as a bass instrument (like in the Tony Levin clip)?

Nightlyraider · #7 09-15-2011, 08:26 AM

Tony Levin was one of the original users/innovators with it IIRC.

Basically a giant fretboard for tapping.

stepswork4me · #8 09-15-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck3

wow- great clips, thanks for posting them. How the heck didn't I know about this. Anyone here ever played one, particularly as a bass instrument (like in the Tony Levin clip)?

Never had the opportunity but have wanted one for many years. I play lots of tap style so it really interests me.