There are a couple new Vibraphonics gizmos in my store. Here's the latest.
https://www.pipervibe.com/product-page/m48-m55-rod-free-pedal-adapter-b…
Also, if you've been thinking about upgrading to the PIPERvibe Gel Pad or purchasing my new book "Seven Songs For Vibraphone" or any physical (not digital) items in the store , now's the time. With each order for a limited time, I'll including a complete full instrument set of bar post insulators (90 insulators).
A tune I really like by Monk. Working on adding some chords over improv, its a trial and error thing so its a slow burner, anyway comments advice tips all welcome
Thanks in advance
John
It's been a few since I've had a lesson with Tony. Between work travel and some home construction projects my life got a bit crazy. However, I've been able to maintain consistent practice and chip away at the last lesson work.
First up I told Tony I'd like to work on All of Me, and he suggested figuring it out as a chord melody, so here is my effort with that. I love the chord changes in this tune. They really transport you to a sound in history. I know a lot of folks probably get tired of this tune getting called at jams but I can't help but always dig it haha.
In our continuing effort to put forth a body of music that has elements of every culture found in our society, here is Marianne’s arrangement of an Irish folk tune played on Native American, South Asian, and Appalachian instruments... plus vibes.
We hope you enjoy it.
I find a lot of people don't use the pedal at all when playing staccato things, but I think it's important to know how to use the pedal to get whatever note length you want. This lesson is on what I call "staccato pedaling."
Hello everyone,
This lesson is on how to pedal smoothly, which may seem simple, but I find a lot of people don't know how to actually do it.
Hey everyone,
In this first lesson on pedaling, I explain how I view the pedal, how it's different from the piano, and how to set it up properly. Next we will talk about legato-pedaling, staccato-pedaling, pedaling rhythm, and half-pedaling.
I got this idea from Ed Saindon, but I use the term a little differently now. "Dampening effects," to me, are different sounds you can produce while dampening. This includes deadstrokes, half-dampening, and dampening speed.
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This is part 2 of my lesson on the four basic dampening techniques.