Vibraphone

Hi everyone,

Last year I heard about Pearl's new MalletStation and was considering getting one but wanted to see reviews from early buyers first. The release date kept getting pushed back, back, back, and I still don't see any reviews anywhere online. I know one person who just got one somehow and she says the MalletStation is heavier than it looks and is not feasible for transporting on the subway, which is mainly why I wanted to get one.

Anyone else know anything? Better to just go with a MalletKAT?

Thanks,
Carolyn

Hey Everybody,

Just like the minor 7th chord exercise. These exercises are great for beginners it makes you think about harmony.

Vibraphone Technique: Dampening and Pedaling
By: David Freeman

Etude #3

Lesson Material with instructor Tony Miceli.

Still think I can have a lighter touch to the instrument, and for some reason I have a few “buzzing” sounds as I dampen a bar with the mallet. I’m guessing the buzz comes from not dampening the bar firm enough?

A little Saturday morning practice before heading out to mow the lawn. Ha!Ha! Playing "Don't Forget (Renato's Theme"), a beautiful song composed by the great Pat Metheny. I love Pat's writing and the sound and feel of my M39 Vic Firth mallets.

Here's a great version of 23 by my student Morgan Walbridge

A few choruses recorded today by a student in a private lesson. We were talking about left hand comping on There Will Never Be Another You.

Cool exercise to work on Improv and Minor 7th Chords.