Here is an option that can be used over certain ii-V-I progressions.
We will concentrate on the V7 chord for our alteration here.
Example in Eb Major:
Step one:
Play minor chord: F-
(or ignore this chord and jump right to step 2)
Step two…
Joe practicing at home. Wow!
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James Armstrong is a member of vibesworkshop.com. I thoughtI'd post this video of his duo. Pretty cool stuff, I thought you guys might like checking it out!
I thought this is a great photo! This is Klink, who passed away Saturday, he's the father of a local musician and a 'cat' who does a lot for the Philly scene, Jan Klincewicz. It's a great photo. Here is a link to Klink at 80 years old…
This is an excerpt from the Oct. 19, 2008 Diane Monroe online concert we did. Video will be along soon, but I figured this might help with those of you working with the etude.
I found this clip while searching for any video of Larry Bunker on vibes. I have always been a huge fan of Henry Mancini and he always featured great vibes players such as Larry Bunker and Victor Feldman on his albums and soundtracks.…
(This is a piece I wrote and have named it after the great composer Vince Guaraldi. The lead sheet is here, as well as an etude where you can work on different aspects of solo playing.)
Here's part 2 of this lesson. Go to the lesson listed…
I think it might be a good idea to start posting items here on a regular basis, where the technical background of the vibes are explained. I've found that there are things many vibists don't realize.
I'll start off in a couple of days with…
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There is a music player on there with some tracks from an LP entitled "Wild Percussion and Horns a-Plenty." Check out the tune "…