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Is it possible to learn the how to play the Chapman Stick without first learning the bass or guitar first?

A Happy-Tappy Question –
(See ‘comments’ link for Answers)
I’m interested in learning how to play the Chapman Stick. Do I need to take guitar or bass lessons first, or can I start from scratch with the Stick?

Mark and his Passion for Music

from “Our Life” on blogspot –
“I was walking around when all of a sudden I heard music playing, and I was curious as to where it was coming from. I searched for a few minutes before stumbling upon Mark and Matt playing for a small audience of about six people. They were playing, what I [...]

“Requiem for Persephone” video

For everyone attending the FredTap concert this year, some of you may have the songbook, and Greg Howard’s song from that songbook is shown in this video:

Greg Howard, also known as the Ambassador of Good Willy for the Stick Enterprises Inc and chief PR guy, is playing an introduction in front of the actual song. [...]

Steps Ahead

In 1989, Steps Ahead consisted of Mike Mainieri on MIDI vibraharp, synclavier and acoustic piano, the young saxophonist Bendik doubling on keyboards, guitarist Steve Kahn, Tony Levin on electric bass and Chapman stick, and drummer Steve Smith. (CD Review)
Read full review here:
http://fusionjazzandsomethingelse.blogspot.com/2009/11/request-steps-ahead-nyc-1989-320kb.html

Guitar Lessons — Free! for Chapman Stick and Mobius Megatar

At Last! You can get guitar lessons for Chapman Stick and Mobius Megatar for FREE!
In fact, you can sign up to get a complete two-handed tapping method book at no cost. This method book can be used to learn to play Chapman Stick, Warr Guitar, or Mobius Megatar touchstyle musical instruments, as well as normal [...]