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Shop talk time!? Advice needed..
jjvibes
Content type: Blog entry
Hello all – I'm sure this topic is not very interesting for those who know that the musician makes the music, (for the most part) but I'm in a position to buy a second vibraphone...(I got approved for 0% – but don't want to go into hugh…
9 years 10 months ago - 8 comments
Mixing up Improv Techniques and Concepts on "All Of Me"
ed saindon
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Mixing up Improvisational Techniques and Concepts on "All Of Me" Tony, I know this is piano but I thought it might be appropriate since it's dealing with improv. Guys, I think there was a post about playing piano somewhere and I'd like to…
9 years 9 months ago - 2 comments
Vibraphone lick in C and F major
Ian T McClaflin
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9 years 9 months ago - 1 comments
You don't know what love is
David Friedman
Content type: Audio Player
You all inspired me to do a version of "You don't know what love is". I change some of the harmonies slightly. See if you can hear where.
9 years 10 months ago - 18 comments
TOTM - You Don't Know What Love Is - Simple Dampening Etude No. 2 by Behn Gillece
behng
Content type: Audio Player
Watch out for the changes in mallet permutations and the double dampening!
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Kosth vibraphone - is anyone familiar with this instrument?
stewhoff
Content type: Forum topic
Is anyone familiar with Kosth vibraphones. I'm not sure if I should recommend this instrument to a young student of mine. It's for sale on kijiji.ca at http://www.kijiji.ca/v-piano-keyboard/belleville/vintage-kosth-vibrapho… I'm guessing…
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Scheipner-Dosdogru Duo - Century Break
vibraman
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after the cd is before the cd. we just released our debut cd "questions" but we are already recording material for our next cd which will be called "snookermania". this is one track with the title "century break". hope you like it! tarik
9 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
You Don't Know What Love Is solo vibes
anthonysmith
Content type: Audio Player
Here is a quick "pass" at a solo vibes version of the TOTM, just one time through the form, incorporating some of the reharm stuff from my quartet arrangement of the tune. It's a work in progress, but feedback is welcome... :-)
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
allemande from Bach Violin Sonata 2
tedwolff
Content type: Audio Player
If you're not familiar with the collection of Bach's violin sonatas and partitas you should pick up a copy. They sound beautiful on vibes and marimba and have been studied and performed by numerous students and professional mallet players…
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Minor Line
Tylerblanton
Content type: Audio Player
Line I like and use too much. -Tyler
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
TOTM - You Don't Know What Love is - Behn and Tony Talk
tonymiceli
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9 years 10 months ago - 5 comments
TOTM - You Don't Know What Love Is - Soloing Video by Behn Gillece
behng
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9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Wind Family, String Family, Percussion Family, Keyboard Family
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I had a talk with Stefon Harris a while ago. I don't think I've talked about it here yet. The argument is this: The piano is part of the percussion family but percussionists don't learn piano. The piano is in a performing way, NOT part of…
9 years 10 months ago - 3 comments
"Our goals Beyond" (J.M.)
David Friedman
Content type: Blog entry
I envision this site as a platform for discussion, i.e. an exchange of opinions, sharing ideas verbal and musical and being open for giving and receiving suggestions and constructive criticism. After submitting my version of "You don't…
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
The genius of Milt - transcription
Steve Shapiro
Content type: Blog entry
I was listening to some older Milt tracks and came across a version of Bags' Groove with one of my favorite solos, which I remember I had transcribed when I was about 18 years old. Fortunately, I still have this book of transcriptions so I…
9 years 10 months ago - 1 comments
another pic of a used mallet
vibraman
Content type: Images
my girlfriend tanja liked the worn out mallet more that way...
9 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
TOTM - Behn and I Playing You Don't Know What Love Is
tonymiceli
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9 years 9 months ago - 2 comments
TOTM - Green Dolphin Street - Line Study No. 3 Both Keys! by Behn Gillece
behng
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9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Musser model 25
ddods
Content type: Forum topic
I am restoring a Musser model 25. Does anyone have any information on one of these? I am guessing it was made in the late 50's to early 60's, and looks like an early version of an M44. Specifically, I am looking information as to what type…
9 years 10 months ago - 6 comments
Building a Voicing Vocabulary Part 2
Tylerblanton
Content type: Blog entry
Here is the second installment of a series on building a voicing vocabulary. This section introduces open position voicings, building on the framework set up in part 1. I hope some of you find this helpful. -Tyler
9 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
You Don't Know What Love Is - Etude 151020 by BarryK
BarryK
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I'm working on writing an Etude for "You Don't Know What Love Is", to practice dampening and pedaling. The audio, above, is me playing. The attached PDF and .mp3 are the Etude (MP3 auto-generated; generated way too fast for some reason…
9 years 10 months ago - 2 comments
You Don't Know What Love Is: chart/lead sheet for reharmonized version
anthonysmith
Content type: Blog entry
Here is the chart for my version of "You Don't Know What Love Is," in case anyone is interested in having a look... it was written mostly on piano. (the recording is "Connections, Volume Two: The Anthony Smith Quartet") -Anthony
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Careers In Vibraphone Playing
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I thought it would be a good chance for us to talk about our careers. Not all of us :-) have had careers like Gary Burton or Mike Manieri or David Friedman. Three incredible and different careers. I consider myself a work horse on the…
9 years 10 months ago - 6 comments
You Don't Know What Love Is: Re-harmonized, re-imagined, etc!
anthonysmith
Content type: Audio Player
I recorded this a couple years ago... my "take" on the classic standard, heavily re-harmonized. Hope you like it, and I'll post the chart also. Thanks for listening :) Anthony Smith: vibes Mike Wofford: piano Rob Thorsen: bass Duncan Moore…
9 years 10 months ago - 0 comments
Stars Fell On Alabama - "Four to the Bar" Solo Vibraphone
ed saindon
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Hey guys, at home today playing the classic standard "Stars Fell On Alabama" with a "four to the bar" groove. I enjoy playing in this style and this is a great tune for that type of groove. I know Tony has posted some great lessons on this…
9 years 9 months ago - 4 comments
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