Here's a simple etude on independence. It works out half note bass notes and guide tones against the melody. It has a few tricky spots, but overall, it's a good start for working out independence.
This can be played with 2 mallets.
If you are the type of player that likes to tinker with stuff, I might now have a job for you.
In this job you'd be learning to tune bars, quality control instruments and work on the overall production of instruments.
PLEASE don't…
This is a very heavy photo I think. Leigh Stevens who is besides one of the great marimba players, he knows more about the manufacturing of mallet keyboards than anyone. Gilberto Serna the great repair man that we all love and Andres…
Two heavy cats. Emil Richards and Dave Samuels! I was hanging out with Dave when Emil walked up to us. If you haven't read his biography you should read it!
Dear everyone at Vibes Workshop,
Finally The Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group (with Terreon Gully and Mike Pope) are back in NYC. They will be joining Motéma Music's 10th anniversary celebration for a one-off concert at the Jazz Standard…
I have moved back to the mid-state Pennsylvania area where I worked for 26 years. It's an "active 55" community, where the residents are older than dirt. This place has been called the "elephant graveyard" of Penn State alumni. I've…
Hi people!! this link regards another video around TIME it's a beautiful song from my friend, a great Italian guitarist: Enrico Bracco and is very challenging..
Hi folks,
Someone recently brought up the topic of playing in 5 and 7.
Here is a very basic lesson on playing the melody to the TOTM, Alone Together in 7.
Last May I had to do a presentation for my job, so instead of a boring lecture I decided to have a recital and talk about my work in between pieces. It was a great success!
I finally uploaded the videos onto my computer, so I'll attach…
My new book The Complete Guide To Improvisation Volume 1 is now available through my website or Amazon.
Here's the book link to my website: http://www.edsaindon.com/Books.aspx
Here's the book link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-…
Hey everyone,
I'll be playing in Philly tomorrow night at Time with Ensemble Novo. As always, I invite any vibes player to sit in at some point during the evening. There were a lot of vibes players last month as you can see in the picture…
Here is the 2nd Block Chord etude. There's some new voicings in this, along with the rest of the form. Also, take note to some of the parts of the other etudes mixed in there. Have fun!
I'd like to talk a little about categorizing the material you are practicing.
With the site growing and growing it seems that people are having a hard time to keep up and don't really know anymore where to start. The thing with the site is…
Need some inspiration? A vibes player in the Seattle area, Susan Pascal, has some full length recordings (Mp3) on her site. Well worth a listen. http://www.susanpascal.com/newsounds.html
Cubano Chant
Emily -- I especially like this one…
With all this talk of PASIC and Mike Manieri, I thought this might be of interest. It's streamed live Nov. 20th-22nd. At 3 PM EST on Friday, Nov. 22nd, Manieri will do a jazz improv workshop/performance. Check it out: http://jazzednet.org/…
Hey All,
My Malletkat seems to have a few loose sensors so that sometimes the notes are soft or even totally dead. I used to live in Boston so I could easily take it to the Kat factory in Central Mass. but I have moved to Oakland and would…
Here's the first etude on block chords. Instead of thinking of it like an etude, practice these voicings and think of the etude as an intro for the tune. It is meant to be played freely, or rubato. Have fun with it!
According to his website, this kid (Jason Collier) is 18. His composition, instrumental, vocal and creative abilities are amazing. Check out this YouTube video of him performing Don't You Worry About A Thing. He sings all the parts, plays…
Just a quick note, January 4th and 5th we are having the first official Vibe Congress.
This will take place at the Malletech factory in Asbury Park and will be free. It's at the Malletech factory because Malletech has agreed to host the…