I always try and play a version of the tune I'm doing a lesson on. My 2024 version of Israel is here.Here's a lesson on Israel. I know I've put up lessons in the past. Well I didn't think of until I started doing the lessons. Maybe I cover…
I always try and put up a version of the tune I'm doing a lesson on! It helps ME! I think I'll keep playing it and record another version in a few days.Look for the lesson on Israel if I forget to put the link below. You can like in the…
See attached fileYou learn it. Better if you memorize it. Know each chord you are playing. I.E. if in the 3rd bar of the tune you see Eb G Bb and D, that is NOT and Ebmaj7 chord. It's a Cmin9 chord. Get it? Look at the changes if you need…
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I am really new to vibes so if it is a stupid question sorry for that :-)
I bought a M55G (ok, I am a beginner, but it was a long dream...).
The mechanics of the new instrument is lovely except the dampening. The upper register is not…
Check out this video. I hope all this makes sense to you guys and that you can start using some of these ideas. Any questions post them here! If a couple people wanted a class on it, I would gladly do it. Let's say minimum 3 people post…
I made a cool play along and made a sort of etude. It's a chance for you guys to play over 2 simple chords and play some 4 mallet stuff and some lines. I will make a video and talk about the etude very soon. But play this, learn this. Play…
Hello! First-time vibes & marimba owner here, both of the ~1960s Jenco 3-octave variety with the foldable legs. I've done a bit of work on both to reduce buzz / rattle / ringing / squeaking with some success but have a few questions…
Can you play this? With a metronome, make it swing and play the rhythyms? Go as slow as you want to!!!! But once you get it down, work on the speed. Also, IMHO, don't use it as a reading exercise. Memorize it. Can you play it in another…
I'm just talking about the tune, I'm getting Sentimental Over You. Talking about how I would practice it and how I would approach it. I played two solos with hi hat. One fast and one slow, they will follow with the transcription! Check…
(This is Tony) I'm posting this for John Piper - I learned so much from watching this. This will benefit so many of you guys I think! Let me know what you think. You want more of these?
Here's an in depth study of the tune Stella By Starlight. It's an intermediate/advanced lesson that covers ways to study Stella as well as other tunes.
This is a 4 mallet etude. It's the head to the tune Beautiful Love.
This etude will give you some ideas of how to accompany yourself when playing a head. The great thing about accompanying yourself when playing a head is that the melody…