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Joe Cuba 1931-2009
John Keene
Content type: Blog entry
I just read that Joe Cuba died yesterday on Sunday, February 15th. I only knew of Joe from his hit "Bang Bang" and that was the result of Cal Tjader covering it on Cal's Primo album (David Sanborn also covered it among others). The…
16 years 2 months ago - 1 comments
Voicings with 1/2 steps on the low end
jamesshipp
Content type: Audio Player
All of this great drop 2 stuff from Dana has gotten me thinking about voicings I find myself using a lot, and I thought I'd post some that I think emphasize the strengths of the instrument while negotiating its limited range. I use these…
16 years 2 months ago - 1 comments
Drop 2 Voicing on the Vibes Lesson 3 - Part 1 (harmonizing a diatonic melody in C)
DanaSud
Content type: Forum topic
I am posting the music to just the A section of a diatonic song in C. This is a 6/8 dance song from the state of Chiapas in Mexico. See if you can harmonize it in closed voicings and drop 2. Once you have the hang of it, try it in all…
16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Is this a Balaphone or Marimba?
BarryK
Content type: Blog entry
This clip sounds like a Balaphone to me. Is it? Or is it a Marimba? I got this clip from an LP I found recently and I am converting to MP3. See if you can guess or know the following: - Song Title - Band - Percussionist Barry
16 years 2 months ago - 9 comments
Joe locke at dizzys.......
mikepinto
Content type: Blog entry
Hey guys Last night I went to dizzys club in new york and saw joe locke perform and it was really amazing! Joe has such a beautiful sound and approach to the vibes and the music. If you are in the area you should go see the show! He is…
16 years 2 months ago - 2 comments
One thing at a time
Patty
Content type: Blog entry
I was logged in the site this morning and I was just amazed of how much information is up now. There are so many things to work on that is just overwhelming. I have been having these thoughts since a long time ago but I didn’t think on…
16 years 2 months ago - 3 comments
Sword Of Whispers
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
Here's Joe Locke Playing 'Sword of Whispers'. Go here to download the sheet music: http://joelocke.com/shop/index.htm
16 years 1 month ago - 3 comments
Video thumbnail for Benny Goodman with Lionel Hampton
DanaSud
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16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Working On Stuff
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Wow, people are getting involved. That's so cool. I love it. Keep going! I'm making a solo vibes piece out of Joe's Sword of Whispers. I think I'll video it Tomorrow and post it. Then I'll write it out and make it available for anyone who…
16 years 2 months ago - 2 comments
Cherokee (not insane etude!) by Mike Pinto
mikepinto
Content type: Video Upload
I was inspired by tonys insane cherokee etude so I thought i'd throw up a version from a different angle! Hope you enjoy!
13 years 3 months ago - 17 comments
This is Where I learned All My Vibe Stuff
tonymiceli
Content type: Video Embed
My mentor and buddy Steve Giordano sent me this. I was watching it and I wanted to show this to you guys. I learned more about the vibraphone from Steve than from anyone else including any vibe player. This is truly how I want to play the…
16 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
Dave Samuels' Caribbean Jazz Project
tonymiceli
Content type: Event
Dave Samuels' Caribbean Jazz Project will appear at Sculler's Jazz Club http://www.scullersjazz.com on Thursday, February 18, 2009 at 8PM.
16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
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tonymiceli
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16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Gina Roche Quartet - Live Online
tonymiceli
Content type: Event
I'll be playing with Gina and her group this Sunday. We'll be here: http://www.mogulus.com/mallet_channel
16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Gina Roche Live and Online
tonymiceli
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16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Practice guide and ideas for Drop 2 Lessons 1 & 2
DanaSud
Content type: Video Upload
Here are a few ideas demonstrated for practicing Drop 2 Lessons 1 & 2. This is not just for 4 mallet guys. Hope this helps. p.s. I forgot to talk about using these scale patterns to go through 4 mallet permutations (1234, 4321, 1243…
16 years 1 month ago - 4 comments
Video thumbnail for Sword Of Whispers
tonymiceli
Content type: Images
16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Video thumbnail for Solo Intro On Sword of Whispers
tonymiceli
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16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Amazing Improvisation with 6 mallets!!
Patty
Content type: Video Embed
This is an amazing improvisation by master marimbist Keiko Abe. Unfortunately is not the entire performance but you can get an idea. She has mastered the 6 mallet technique. If you look carefully she is not only playing block chords, she…
16 years 1 month ago - 1 comments
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Patty
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16 years 2 months ago - 0 comments
Weaving Thru Lines by Tony Miceli -V
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
I was talking with Patty about this today and thought I'd post it. Maybe Patty will some comments to this if I missed anything.
1 year ago - 1 comments
Drop 2 Voicings
tonymiceli
Content type: Book page
Drop 2 voicings are 'all the rage'. They're being talking about alot these. Check out Dana's lessons on Drop 2 voicings. They're really great and thorough.
16 years 3 months ago - 0 comments
feb 8th
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
that's our next vibe hang. you should play something. work up a short version of green dolphin or whatever! what do you think. you'll have to get set on mogulus and we could try a demo run. let me know if your'e intersted.
16 years 3 months ago - 14 comments
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vibeman27
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16 years 3 months ago - 0 comments
Using a Metronome by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
Content type: Audio Player
Using a metronome to practice with.
16 years 3 months ago - 1 comments
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