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Using the Slapstik specialty drumstick

« on: January 24, 2008, 12:43 PM »

Has anyone tried out the Slapstik?
http://www.drummercafe.com/content/view/157/29/

I've been using and experimenting with the Slapstik for the last few months, and the process has been fun!

I've been experimenting with it and trying it out on a variety of instruments, not just the HiHats. Read my review (see link above) and let me know what you think!


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Re: Using the Slapstik specialty drumstick

« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2008, 01:17 PM »

wow. very cool. looks in the demos like it almost gives you what amounts to a third hand in hihat/snare/kick combos at least.

always useful.

I cant quite picture the application on other perc instruments than the hithat. though im sure it has all kinds of possibilities. if I see these around, im picking one up, for sure.


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Re: Using the Slapstik specialty drumstick

« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2008, 11:52 AM »

The winner of the "new beat" contest, using the Slapstik.


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Re: Using the Slapstik specialty drumstick

« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2008, 01:40 PM »

For one I'd imagine they would be very very useful in the live drum and bass environment. I enjoyed your review Bart, much apprieciated.
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Re: Using the Slapstik specialty drumstick

« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2008, 04:10 PM »

I've had a lot more success with the Slapstik as of late. I play with a really loose, relaxed grip as it is, but relaxing further, allowing the Slapstik almost flop around (not losing the fulcrum mind you), seems to make a huge difference. I've got good control of sixteenth-notes now at all tempos, slow to fast.

One thing is for certain, it takes time to develop consistent evenness ... especially if you plan to use this while recording. If you watch/listen to all of the videos, you'll notice that the sixteenth-notes that most of the players are playing and just not consistently even. That takes practice. I've been working with a metronome, having it play sixteenth-notes while I do the same. The goal is to be able to execute it perfectly every time, then I'm free to interpret the feel as needed.


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New Slapstik-New-Beat Contest!

« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2008, 03:22 PM »

The Slapstik is having another contest.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/QMg9Fxe8AEk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/QMg9Fxe8AEk</a>

Read my review of the Slapstik HERE and watch a few videos demonstrating some of its uses.

New Slapstik-New-Beat Contest!

The contest is open for all drummers of all ages from all over the world. To participate just pick up a Slapstik, create a cool beat, shoot a short video, and upload it to YouTube.

A panel of judges will pick 3 finalists with the most creative, interesting, or innovative new Slapstik beat.

First Prize $300

Second Prize $200

Third Prize $100

All three finalists will also receive a package of 5 free Slapstiks.

How to participate:

1. Make a short video using the Slapstik, make sure to include your name and hometown.

2. Go to youtube.com and search for "Slapstik Contest 2"

3. Click on the "Slapstik Contest 2" video and then click "Post a video response"

(if you don�t have a youtube account you can create one, it takes a minute)

Deadline for submission is July 1st, 2008
Visit http://theslapstik.com/contest.htm for more details.