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I started experimenting with Tony's signature Balter mallets about 6 months ago and they have become my goto mallet, replacing the Good Vibes (now Vic Firth) Burton mallets that I used for so many years. Although they are harder than the…
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What happens if the vibrato wing is unfortunately hit while playing?
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Hello, I am considering purchasing a Musser M75 vibe but question its portability. I found a good deal on one that includes cases. I am wondering if this is the best investment since I plan to do a lot of gigging. Thanks!
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I recently stumbled upon what I think is a great deal on a Deagan 145. From what I can tell, the instrument is in near-mint condition and the price is certainly reasonable. I'm curious if any of you have much experience performing and…
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Here's a simple etude with chords. It's basically like a shout chorus with some different voicings. Enjoy!
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A comment or note about the paid subscription video lessons. They are all wonderful and great! As a matter of fact, I'm going to resubscribe to them. For me I view the vibraphone in mostly the context of a jazz ensemble (trio, quartet, etc…
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Here's another version of Besame Mucho that I had recorded a few weeks ago.
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Hi Everybody, I picked up a vintage Musser Model 45 serial# 3558 from craigslist. Is there any way to know what year it was made? I've emailed several shops and no one has had anything specific to say. Cannot find a number for Musser…
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Here's a lesson with some examples and ideas that I'm working with over Altered Dominant chords. -Tyler
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this week its about Old Folks.
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Beiner Bags, Rock and Roller and M55 Babu asked for this. I can go anywhere. Up and down stairs, through tight spaces. I can park 6 blocks away. It's a great set up.
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Something from the laboratory...see what u think! Steve
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Hi Everybody! I just know that I am accept to do the audition for the new brass band of Disney Land Paris!! :D For the percussion section they search for a snare drum, a xylophone and a vibraphone ! So, I'm applied for the post of…
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Hey guys, this week its monks reflections. i put in the key of Bb. this is kind of the first monk tune i really practiced. its so damn hard to speak in this "monk language" when you never did it before. i listend to the solo piano records…
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Hey guys how about Dec 12th for a mini concert weekend. Maybe I can schedule a live thing as well that weekend. What's a mini concert. Three tunes you play in a row without stopping. So you can practice simply that. Playing 3 tunes in a…
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Hi All, December is coming up fast and so is the next Good Vibes. I'm happy to introduce Kevin Hart to listeners of the show. He's the first on the playlist with a fabulous arrangement of the Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays tune, "Here to Stay."…
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Hey guys. I just purchased an M48 Musser Pro Tour Vibraphone. The bottom F and F# are not being muted by the dampener bar. Anyone have any thoughts on how to fix this? The instrument is literally brand new (could it be the strings just…
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Hey Guys, Tony suggested me to upload a solo tune per week. so i'mtrying to do a regular thing here. (i call it Haukes TOTW. ;)). This week i choosed Burt Bacharachs Alfie. - Its not a typical Jazz tune i guess, but i love it. its so…
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I recently had to change the felt damper strip on my M55. Over the years it had packed down pretty hard, making it less effective and even causing buzzing sounds when it made contact with some of the bars. The new felt is excellent, firm…
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