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Melodic Minor Cells
Tylerblanton
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Hi Folks, Here is an idea that I've been working on- some groupings of notes in the Melodic minor mode and ways of making melodies with them. -Tyler
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here's my solo version of Everything I love, Hope u like it=)
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Hey guys, Great workshop last Wednesday. The assignment is posted to the blackboard in the percussion room, but I'll post it here also. You can post your finished assignments here as well: Compose a short etude on marimba or vibes. Use a…
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How do they compare?
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Auction on EBAY ends Monday 9/22/14
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Just found this and thought I would share Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWlevSgJN-Y&feature=relmfu Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WamgpYZrORc&feature=relmfu
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Feel free to change the rhythms and anticipate.
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Hello all, This is mainly aimed at the European guys and gals, because I'm considering doing a term abroad in Europe in winter or spring of 2016. Does anyone know if you have to be fluent in the language in order to study there? Or is…
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When I was in school I collected some really nice tunes from a bunch of local players/composers like Dick Odgren, Thomas Lee, Mitch Coodley, Ed Saindon, Scott Free, Neil Olmstead, and many others. This tune was written by Thomas Lee, a…
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Attached is a PDF. I think these types of exercises are invaluable. However they take a lot of time in the beginning and get easier towards the end. But you are a changed musician at the end. Put the chords in (it's All the Things You Are…
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Christos Rafalides live at "ZINC" NY (video). https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUGfptIEzPjjZaB4on_M7n_Q&v=womNzb_Fj…
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One of my professors is assigning a lot of transcriptions (not just jazz; it's a class on various world musics) and suggested we buy the Transcribe! software program. Has anyone used this? Is it worth spending money on as opposed to using…
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Hello Vibeworkshoppers. After several years of hard work, I'm very please to announce the release of my second album, "Gotham." This is the product of the long term development of a group I've been leading here in NYC for the last 3 years…
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The bebop language for me devotes constant attention. I would like to bring up the topic and see what ideas, concepts each of us have. MY current study has me re evaluating where i play my lines with in the changes and more over where…
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My Twin brother Josh Fisher (Bass), and myself, Ethan Fisher (Vibes) playing I Fall in Love to Easily
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Friedman Etude 9
ethanfisher
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More to come, ill be posting every week!
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Hi All, Please check out and consider pledging to my Kickstarter campaign for my upcoming recording project in New York City in December. The album is comprised of original material and featuring some of the best players on the scene…
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I've posted this simple exercise before. I'm reposting for a different reason. I think doing this scale exercise fast and well means a shift in your thinking. Everyone has trouble doing it at first. At first we look at the bottom note of…
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I am using the first 4 bars of Mockingbird Hill as an exercise in the arpeggios of a I-IV-V sequence which can extend right around the keys in the circle of 4ths. The V chord is dominant 7, while I and IV are the majors.
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Hi folks, I wanted to take a compositional approach to the TOTM this time. I find it can be insightful to compose a melody over a tune you're working on. For this one, I was trying to keep it simple- stay with a few basic rhythmic themes…
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