Check out how important dynamics are in separating the melody line from the accompaniment. It's especially noticeable in the first 8 measures of the tune.
Hello,
Yesterday I went to see a concert, lead by Guitar player Marc Ribot. I really felt like sharing this evening with all of you.
Marc Ribot's tribute to fim noir of the 40's, 50's and 60's.
Ribot was backed up by 10 belgian musicians…
So I saw a picture recently on eBay (it might still be on there) of someone who was able to collapse an M75 and put it in cases. Is this the case with all M75's or just the newer ones? Has anyone ever collapsed an M75 and put it in cases?
I am learning Here's That Rainy Day for my jam with accordion and guitar. I found a Karaoke track for practice.
www.amazon.com/Heres-That-Rainy-Day/dp/B002QO5OJK/
Here is my practice session.
My critiques of my playing are that I should…
Hey all,
I'm in the market for a new vibraphone and I've narrowed it down to three instruments, all Musser: the M46 One Nighter, M48 Pro Traveler and M55 Pro. I drive a Ford Explorer so having space in my car is not a big issue (I'm able…
Ok, so here's another overdub thing I did. I played Anthropology, head/soloing/head, then instead of rhodes accompaniment, I just did a vibes part underneath. I think the challenge here is to not make the underneath vibes comping sound…
Guys, I'll be in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday, October 19th for a vibe clinic from 11:30-1 and an improv/ensemble clinic from 2-4. It would be great if anyone is in the area to come by and hang for a bit. Location:
Koninklijk Conservatorium…
Today is Emilie's b-day... ('our' Emilie) and I found out too that Vid Jamnik ('our' Vid) has now his own quartet!! I told him he was not nice to hide us those kind of things... so here is a great recording of their own "Emily" version…
This morning French vibist Benoit Moerlen made me discover this jazz album that Serge Gainsbourg composed in 1958. And oh surprise, there is vibes on a few tracks!! That one is my favorite: "Jazz In the Ravine". On vibes, one of are…
Just came across this article on practicing jazz by violinist Christian Howes: http://christianhowes.com/2009/10/29/perfect-practice/
Part of what he talks about is practicing what you struggle with rather than what you sound good playing…
hello all my vibe family, since 2008 ive been a member of this site and have blogged a history of chronic health issues related to my hands. This Saturday im very pleased to announce on of the first gigs ive done since ive been diagnosed…
There are lots of great solo performances by pianists and guitarists. This video takes a look at a few techniques that these instruments employ and tries to adapt them to the vibes. Hey, why reinvent the wheel?
OK, for subscribers to the site. Here is your midterm exam. And if you do it, you get a gift. You get my new CD, absolutely free. It features all tunes from the 60's and 70's and features Paul Jost on vocals.
Here are the rules, READ THEM…
12 years 9 months ago - 91 comments
x
⇡
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
