Here is a video I did a long time ago on the Burton Grip.
The sound is awfull and I don't know if anyone thinks this is helpfull, but I thought I'd share it with you guys. And you can see my practice container on this video.
TJ
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Here is a chord tone solo I wrote out based on the same chords as Blue Bossa. You should play this solo, memorize it and then try and play it in different keys! You can see the solo below as well as download the pdf which is larger.
Since…
Hey everyone,
Here's a quick lesson on the three types of glissandos I find myself using, and how to practice them. I also discuss how to practice flams on vibes to help with glissandos.
Like most people, I imagine, I have been working a lot on my solo vibraphone playing. I also finally got some decent recording equipment. This is my first attempt to test it out and hone my arrangements of these two great tunes. Feedback…
Hola a todos!
Aprovecho este maravilloso espacio que no da esta pagina web para comenzar una serie de posteos acerca de vibrafonistas de mi país (Argentina).
En esta primera entrega les dejo a uno de los más importantes e influyentes del…
Why is the vibraphone so dang cool?
It's right there. From striking of the bar to innervating the ear drum of the listener – it is organically right there with nothing between the artist and the listener.
Many people have often said that…
So right now the majority of my practice is preparing for my grad audition in the upcoming year. At one school I am planning on auditioning at the requires you to prepare and memorize a list of 23 tunes. What is nice about this challenge…
Here is my run through on Chi Chi. I could probably keep practicing this for the rest of my life, but thought I'd give a progress report and keep moving.
Other things I'm working on with Tony:
Friedman dampening etude #1
https://youtu.be/…
Just a quick demonstration on the conflicts created by A440 vs. A442 tuning when mixed together.
Often we vibraphone players have to purchase two sets to play in Europe vs. USA or other countries or regions (and they're very expensive).…
I just got one of those new frames put on my Musser, and I really love the new stability, wheels that stay on and wheels that really lock!
HOWEVER, I am interested in the height adjustment. I have played the vibes many years at that '…
I just started the dampening and pedal book, and while practicing dampening the bars, first playing the note with the right hand, and then dampening with the left hand, I get a stramge bounce/buzz. Anyone else have any issues like this…
