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Jason Adasiewicz
victorvb
Content type: Forum topic
Has anyone heard Jason Adasiewicz's trios new cd, "From the Region" I studied with Jason in Chicago for a year or two in highschool. I know he is not a conventional Vibes player but I think it is his "punk" attitude towards his music and…
11 years 6 months ago - 1 comments
enjoying Tony's mallets
tedwolff
Content type: Audio Player
I started experimenting with Tony's signature Balter mallets about 6 months ago and they have become my goto mallet, replacing the Good Vibes (now Vic Firth) Burton mallets that I used for so many years. Although they are harder than the…
11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Omega vibe vibrato
Robert
Content type: Forum topic
What happens if the vibrato wing is unfortunately hit while playing?
11 years 6 months ago - 5 comments
Gigging with a Musser M75
Michael Gourdin
Content type: FAQ
Hello, I am considering purchasing a Musser M75 vibe but question its portability. I found a good deal on one that includes cases. I am wondering if this is the best investment since I plan to do a lot of gigging. Thanks!
9 years 9 months ago - 3 comments
Deagan 145 info and cases
Luke Hubley
Content type: Forum topic
I recently stumbled upon what I think is a great deal on a Deagan 145. From what I can tell, the instrument is in near-mint condition and the price is certainly reasonable. I'm curious if any of you have much experience performing and…
11 years 6 months ago - 4 comments
TOTM - Take The "A" Train - Etude No. 2 by Behn Gillece
behng
Content type: Audio Player
Here's a simple etude with chords. It's basically like a shout chorus with some different voicings. Enjoy!
11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Regarding the paid subscription video lessons
rfrench5
Content type: Forum topic
A comment or note about the paid subscription video lessons. They are all wonderful and great! As a matter of fact, I'm going to resubscribe to them. For me I view the vibraphone in mostly the context of a jazz ensemble (trio, quartet, etc…
11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Besame Mucho - (Version 2) - Solo Vibes
ed saindon
Content type: Video Embed
Here's another version of Besame Mucho that I had recorded a few weeks ago.
10 years 6 months ago - 7 comments
Vintage Musser and Damper Question
supernachos
Content type: Forum topic
Hi Everybody, I picked up a vintage Musser Model 45 serial# 3558 from craigslist. Is there any way to know what year it was made? I've emailed several shops and no one has had anything specific to say. Cannot find a number for Musser…
11 years 6 months ago - 2 comments
Altered Dominant Lines -V
Tylerblanton
Content type: Audio Player
Here's a lesson with some examples and ideas that I'm working with over Altered Dominant chords. -Tyler
2 years 1 month ago - 1 comments
Haukes TOTW - Old Folks
HaukeRenken
Content type: Audio Player
this week its about Old Folks.
11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Totm - Take the A Train - Melody in Time by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
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11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
M55 - My Road Set up!
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
Beiner Bags, Rock and Roller and M55 Babu asked for this. I can go anywhere. Up and down stairs, through tight spaces. I can park 6 blocks away. It's a great set up.
11 years 6 months ago - 12 comments
FrankenVibe
Steve Shapiro
Content type: Video Embed
Something from the laboratory...see what u think! Steve
10 years 6 months ago - 7 comments
Another Exercise to try
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Upload
11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Reminder of a Good Beginning Exercise
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Upload
11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Help!!!! - Vibraphone in a Brass Band
Emilie
Content type: Forum topic
Hi Everybody! I just know that I am accept to do the audition for the new brass band of Disney Land Paris!! :D For the percussion section they search for a snare drum, a xylophone and a vibraphone ! So, I'm applied for the post of…
11 years 6 months ago - 6 comments
Haukes TOTW - Reflections
HaukeRenken
Content type: Audio Player
Hey guys, this week its monks reflections. i put in the key of Bb. this is kind of the first monk tune i really practiced. its so damn hard to speak in this "monk language" when you never did it before. i listend to the solo piano records…
11 years 6 months ago - 1 comments
Actual Proof Mike Clark Drum Set Transcription
JonTomaro
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11 years 6 months ago - 1 comments
TOTM - Take The "A" Train - Basic Voicings Pt. 1 by Behn Gillece
behng
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11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Mini Concert Weekend December 12th - Who's in.
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Hey guys how about Dec 12th for a mini concert weekend. Maybe I can schedule a live thing as well that weekend. What's a mini concert. Three tunes you play in a row without stopping. So you can practice simply that. Playing 3 tunes in a…
11 years 6 months ago - 6 comments
Good Vibes Radio December '14 update
gloria krolak
Content type: Event
Hi All, December is coming up fast and so is the next Good Vibes. I'm happy to introduce Kevin Hart to listeners of the show. He's the first on the playlist with a fabulous arrangement of the Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays tune, "Here to Stay."…
11 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Help with ringing bars and clicking!!
Drew Johnson
Content type: Blog entry
Hey guys. I just purchased an M48 Musser Pro Tour Vibraphone. The bottom F and F# are not being muted by the dampener bar. Anyone have any thoughts on how to fix this? The instrument is literally brand new (could it be the strings just…
11 years 6 months ago - 22 comments
Haukes TOTW - Alfie
HaukeRenken
Content type: Audio Player
Hey Guys, Tony suggested me to upload a solo tune per week. so i'mtrying to do a regular thing here. (i call it Haukes TOTW. ;)). This week i choosed Burt Bacharachs Alfie. - Its not a typical Jazz tune i guess, but i love it. its so…
11 years 6 months ago - 6 comments
idea to extend the life of the felt damper pad
tedwolff
Content type: Blog entry
I recently had to change the felt damper strip on my M55. Over the years it had packed down pretty hard, making it less effective and even causing buzzing sounds when it made contact with some of the bars. The new felt is excellent, firm…
11 years 6 months ago - 10 comments
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