I always was a fan of Teddy Charles. You guys know him? Check him out!
I find it interesting that one person gets credit for something and then as you look deeper into it you find others doing the same thing. You might think the Wright Bros invented the plane and then you look around and find others around the world doing the same thing. In fact sometimes the guy who got there first doesn't get the credit.
When I heard this I thought sounds like Gary Burton. But it's Mike Mainieri. Also for me the next track up was Gary Burton playing General Mojo's Well Laid Plan. Still sounded like Mainieri for a moment then it was obvious it was Gary.
I think this is so well written for the instruments! Some times I hear composed or arranged pieces and think that the composer really doesn't know the instrument.
This is a classical piece. I really think the Anders Kopel understands the instruments. I don't know much about the classical repertoire for the vibes so bare with me. However I thought this was great playing, MEMORIZED(!!!) and composed well.
A section where we will add things that you should be able to do.
Check the difficulty level of the lesson. If you are a beginner and the difficulty level is beginner then it's something we feel you should be able to do. Many times it's knowledge that will help you later on as well.
A classic and lovely ballad by George Gershwin
This is the second video featuring my new leather headed mallets, completely unlike the rattan/ball/yarn designs of the day. Still getting used to the touch and feel of them, but encouraged by the possibilities.
Here's my take on Quasimodo. Still working out some of the kinks...