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Etude 060322 - Etude Month
tonymiceli
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This is a few choruses of a blues.  The thing about etudes is that they are challenging in some way and you have to turn them into music and play them well. I think if you are new at improvising then to play someone's solo is a good…
3 years ago - 0 comments
Another free lesson opportunity!
behng
Content type: Blog entry
Hi folks, Just wanted to shoot a quick message to announce that there is another opportunity for a free lesson with me (Behn). Tristan won the first round by posting two of the blues etudes. Anyone else who posts a good version of two of…
3 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
K&K Straight Rail Vibe Pickups "Piezo Discs"
Alec Dube
Content type: Forum topic
Hey everyone! I've been using the K&K straight rail pickups on my musser pro vibes, and i've been loving them! Recently one of the piezo discs cracked and came off, so I decided to splice my own cable/jack/piezo and make a…
5 years 1 month ago - 9 comments
I will be in France from July 8-14
tonymiceli
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I will be in France from July 9th through the 14th. It's a great workshop. Go here for more info:   
3 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
Etudes Month! Behn Gillece's Blues Etudes - Get a Free Lesson -V
behng
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Hi all, The first person who can post a good version of any two of these four etudes receives a free 30 minute lesson with me (Behn). Please see the video for more details and the etudes are attached. Hope to see some folks posting!
1 year 4 months ago - 3 comments
Yardbird Suite
johndaly
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My version of this great tune We played this at our recent workshop performance. Still a bit to do but enjoyed learning it, I also added some harmony lines. Comments welcome
3 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
Matte versus glossy finish
cpet
Content type: Forum topic
Hey all, I'm a new member here, enjoying the site so far. I have been the proud owner of a well-worn Musser One-Niter for almost a decade (the instrument is probably 30-40 years old at this point). The tone and sustain are actually really…
3 years 3 months ago - 7 comments
Cars for Vibes
Ginnybear
Content type: Forum topic
I have a Musser M55 which fits beautifully into my Honda Element. Elements were made in the years before modern safety features became standard. I'd like something similar with modern safety features, not as big as a minivan. Fuel…
3 years 2 months ago - 7 comments
This is how Warren Started!
tonymiceli
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This makes me think of Warren as a kid playing the vibes. He was on TV as a 6 year old.
3 years 2 months ago - 2 comments
Diminished Scale (G. Perin) -V
giovanniperin
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Hi vibes lovers,  today I'll show how to use the diminished octophonic and symmetrical scale.  it can be played over:  Dim7: WT-HT Dom7: HT WT   www.giovanniperin.com Follow me ★ facebook https: //www.facebook.…
1 year 3 months ago - 0 comments
Play Along With Terry Gibbs
tonymiceli
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Terry sent me this! 
3 years 2 months ago - 1 comments
Check Out These Mallet Instruments!
tonymiceli
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This is very cool. It's amazing to see how people play mallet instruments. Their set ups and their use. 
3 years 3 months ago - 1 comments
Manahattan Satin - Original Composition by David Kovins - Vibraphone Solo
davidkovinsvibe
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Manhattan Satin - Original Composition by David Kovins - Vibraphone Solo
3 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
TOTM Israel - Lesson 3
tonymiceli
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Keep in mind, since making these videos, I now play the Dmaj 7 in the 7th bar. I got schooled by David Friedman for doing it the Bill Evans way and now I love the Dmaj7 and know the history of the tune!    Talking about playing…
3 years 2 months ago - 1 comments
TOTM Israel - Lesson 5
tonymiceli
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Keep in mind, since making these videos, I now play the Dmaj 7 in the 7th bar. I got schooled by David Friedman for doing it the Bill Evans way and now I love the Dmaj7 and know the history of the tune! 
3 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
TOTM Israel - Lesson 4
tonymiceli
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Keep in mind, since making these videos, I now play the Dmaj 7 in the 7th bar. I got schooled by David Friedman for doing it the Bill Evans way and now I love the Dmaj7 and know the history of the tune! 
3 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Israel Solo Arrangement - TOTM
rogersvibes
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This is a rough take of an arrangement I have been working on. I was inspired by some of the things David Friedman was doing in his Cmi version going to major in bar 7. -Tristan
3 years 2 months ago - 3 comments
Israel take - TOTM
sirabhorn
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Recorded with Ireal Pro for backing (bass and drums only). Thanks for all the posts and the zoom hang! Let me know your thoughts.   Tim
3 years 2 months ago - 2 comments
Israel - Johnny Carisi's Version Going to Major
tonymiceli
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David enlightened me and schooled me here. I found the original version of the tune. I never liked going to major like it does in this version (the original version) until I heard it here and talked with David. I'm impressionable, what can…
3 years 3 months ago - 9 comments
Weiss Festival 2022
tonymiceli
Content type: Story
Yes I'm pushing the workshop :-)! We only have 10 spots, and I'd like to get all the vibesworkshop people who want to attend signed up before the outside people do. A couple have. Ok I hope to see some of you there!   
3 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
April 2022 Newsletter
tonymiceli
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LIVE AND IN PERSON! Philadelphia, PA! A week of intense work on playing the vibes or marimba in a jazz setting as well as a weekend of great concerts. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Appearing at the workshop or in concert: , …
3 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
January Lesson with Tony (Chi Chi)
Aaron Shively
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Here is an overdo submission of my assignment from Tony from my lesson with him in January. I got a bit busy at work on multiple fronts, and I'm happy to be back on the vibes regularly. I put Chi Chi together and I'm slowly increasing my…
3 years 2 months ago - 2 comments
"Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell
ed saindon
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"Both Sides Now" - a timeless classic from Joni Mitchell written in 1967. A very special song with great lyrics and a wonderful melody. I heard pianist Fred Hersch play this solo. It was a gorgeous rendition which inspired me to try it on…
6 years 6 months ago - 2 comments
Israel TOTM
Patrice
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Thanks to Tony, Behn, David, Oliver for all the infos provided all along the tutos and chats about this tune.?
3 years 3 months ago - 5 comments
TOTM - Israel - Soloing Tips by Behn Gillece
behng
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TOTM - Israel - Soloing Tips by Behn Gillece
3 years 3 months ago - 0 comments
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