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The Motor
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I'm thinking of all this stuff because the site has become very active. Which is GREAT! I don't like the musser motor. I don't like disc's inside the bar. But that's not the point I guess. I've been playing with the Omega wings and using…
8 years 1 month ago - 16 comments
TOTM - Minority - My Chords - Your Rhythms
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Minority was written by Gigi Gryce Here's one chorus of Minority. Your job is to memorize the changes and then you comp and add the rhythms. Check out bar 5. Notice I don't have the third (Ab) in the chord. Do you think it matters?…
8 years ago - 0 comments
Resonator Experiments
BarryK
Content type: Blog entry
Recent posts got me interested in experimenting with resonators. https://www.vibesworkshop.com/video-embed/omega-vibraphone-vibrato-syst… https://www.vibesworkshop.com/blog-entry/motor/tonymiceli/051717 This blog is my repository of my…
8 years 1 month ago - 8 comments
The Musser Parts PDF
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Take it if you need parts!
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
Listen to This
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Check this out. Especially the beginning of the bass solo. Do you hear the tune? Kurt is just playing a line through the beginning. then he comps 5ths and sparsely but we here the tune. I often listen to guitar players and imagine what…
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
The Omega Vibraphone - Vibrato (Oops it's actually Tremelo) System
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
The dampening system on the Omega vibraphone is unique and really great. Check it out!
8 years 1 month ago - 23 comments
From theory to practice
drumno5
Content type: Forum topic
Fair two mallet technique/skills, decent understanding of basic theory/harmony/scales, etc. How then to "jump in," to apply that skill/knowledge to getting a line going on the instrument, to get up and running in real time? Thanks in…
8 years 1 month ago - 3 comments
Omega Vibe - bar colors
rfrench5
Content type: Forum topic
I'm about ready to pull the trigger on buying an Omega Vibe. I've seen alot of different videos, recommendations and comments, and of course I've had the chance to play on it at a few PASICs over the past few years. The fact…
8 years 1 month ago - 6 comments
All about scales and modes in one place!
tonymiceli
Content type: Story
Here's a whole section on scales. Very complete! Between Behn and myself it has lots of ideas and explanations to you help with chords and scales and improvising! https://www.vibesworkshop.com/book/scales-and-modes/tonymiceli/050316
8 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
The Bench: Lessons with Gary
Piper
Content type: Blog entry
I think back now as an old man - as many do. I still have the flame burning strong inside of me that is as vibrant as the flame I kindled when I was a young man in search of music and all the important things in life. But it's more…
8 years 1 month ago - 8 comments
New York Vibists! Come On Out June 4th.
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
Joe Plays the Omega With the Malletech Pick Up System! Beautiful!!!
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
A beautiful short excerpt of Joe Locke playing Polkados and Moonbeams on an Omega with the Malletech pick up system! Beautiful playing!
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
17 Note Dominant Chord Scale
Piper
Content type: Book page
I forgot to mention in the information on the pdf... it goes without saying that this should be done in all keys.
8 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
The Modes of the Melodic Melodic Minor Scale
jimmiew
Content type: Page
Check out all the cool things you can do with the melodic minor scale!
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
The Modes of the Major Scale In Detail
tonymiceli
Content type: Book page
Here's a more detailed look at the modes. I talk about the sound of the mode and compare it to a major scale.
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
"Desafinado" by Antonio Carlos Jobim
ed saindon
Content type: Video Embed
Morning practice time playing the classic song "Desafinado" written by the great Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim.
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
Baubles Bangles And Beads Chord Etude For Dan
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Dan here's the etude I promised you. It would be great if you recorded a version for the site. Everyone else, maybe we should do this as our next TOTM. It's a GREAT tune. Write the chords in. Learn the tune. Check out the etude. Check…
8 years 1 month ago - 3 comments
Playing in NYC tonight
Tylerblanton
Content type: Blog entry
I'm playing malletkat with some fusion shredders at 55 Bar in Manhattan tonight if anyone is in the area. Group lead by Felix Pastorius. Namaste.
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
What's the media for us now?
Piper
Content type: Blog entry
Do people like us still make CD's? Is there a point to doing that? I'm curious because things have changed so much since I was active in it full time. What is the standard media product for artists like us? Recordings have pretty much…
8 years 1 month ago - 8 comments
Have You Met Miss Jones Vibes Solo (Dani Catalán)
danipercussio
Content type: Video Embed
Hi guys! Here my first post! I want all you to enjoy! Thanks, Dani Catalán
8 years 1 month ago - 7 comments
Off Topic - An interesting article about Mp3s. Saying the end is near.
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Did you know that patent ran out last month? I didn't. https://qz.com/983934/say-goodbye-to-the-iconic-mp3/?utm_source=digg&ut…
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
Time After Time - Solo Vibes
ed saindon
Content type: Video Embed
Great standard written in 1947 with lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Jule Styne. Many great versions of this song by vocalists and instrumentalists. Two of my favorite are from Chet Baker and Keith Jarrett. One of the aspects that I was…
8 years 1 month ago - 3 comments
Early Photo Of Lionel - Is He Playing a Musser?
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
Is this a Musser?
8 years 1 month ago - 9 comments
Teddy Charles - Vibe Rant - Old Devil Moon
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
8 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
Ed Smith - Playing the Malletech Love Vibe
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
Beautiful playing by Ed Smith!
8 years 1 month ago - 1 comments
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