"Fortune Smiles" - one of my favorite songs from Keith Jarrett. I'm a huge fan of his playing and compositions. This song was recorded on one of my favorite recordings released in 1971 and titled "Gary Burton and Keith Jarrett"
I found this video, "Improvisation Using Simple Melodic Embellishment," a jazz clinic given at the 2012 NYSSMA conference by Mike Titlebaum, director of jazz studies at Ithaca College.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQOa1q8QL6o
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OMG! How about taking this setup for a 50 dollar gig! Maybe these guys are famous?
Well, I'd rather play the vibes and play tunes, but I'm sure lots of people like there music!
So don't complain the next time you have to change your cord…
Hey folks,
I'm currently experiencing a pretty significant issue with frame noise on my M55. Even though the instrument was used before I bought it there were only cosmetic issues and nothing that I saw regarding the integrity of the frame…
We played a blues and passed the choruses around the room. Our goal was to not mess up the form or the time. We did pretty good. Just a couple of glitches!!!
I've been enjoying playing through this etude. First, I posted a slow and clear version, and then a faster version. I think the piece sounds better at a faster pace, because it gives the lines more cohesion. However, t's still a work in…
Solo Vibraphone on "Angel Eyes" - I worked on solo playing a lot with Gary Burton when I was a studying with him in the 70s at Berklee. The lessons with Gary were mind opening and very challenging. I was very fortunate to be there at the…
A funny as my shredding video is, I did get some email about it. Asking questions about playing the blues. A couple requests for an 'etude'.
Well here's an etude. I do want to point out that there are guys much better than me at this, like…
Hi Guys this month I'd like to talk a bit about the blues.
This is a lesson for beginners that want to approach the blues form!
If you have any question please leave them in the comment below or write me an e-mail: giovanniperin87@gmail.…
Hi All,
Im currently selling off my guitar collection as i no longer play, the vibes have taken over! Im considering upgrading my very tired Premier 701 vibes to a Malletech Omega vibe but would really like to see/play one prior to…
Hey Everyone...I hope everyone's doing great.
During the week long workshop in Phila a couple of weeks ago, one of the teachers was dealing with some arm/elbow soreness. Clearly there was something going on that was most likely related to…
Any of you guys remember Angelo? He played vibes until he was I think 94 or 96. There are some posts on here about him. Pretty amazing.
Here's a 92 year old vibe player! These are inspiring to me because I will have to play and gig till I…
Hi folks.
Trying to get back into a groove with practicing after a crazy schedule upon my return from the workshop, which was beyond excellent in every way (meeting new friends, learning, sharing, fun!)
Not to bore you to death - this is…
Brooke,
Get the voicings here together and then add your own rhythms. Get it?
Also analyze the voices and write in the uppertials and the original chords.
cool?