It was great to get into this tune again and realize that the C-section needs more TLC as well as a few other sections. Anyone think that adding a breath mark between critical transitions make sense? I.e.Right before the D section, perhaps?
This étude is all about quality dynamics and phrasing! I love trying to get the correct dynamics /interpretation on this étude!!
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Stefan
Got in early today at Berklee and found an open practice room for some shedding before teaching. Decided to work on playing lines over Coltrane's classic "Moment's Notice". In this clip I'm focusing on using the inside two mallets with the open spread fulcrum (Fulcrum Grip). An article on the grip which includes photos can be downloaded from my website.
This clip of Green Dolphin Street was released today on the Vic Firth You Tube channel. Kind of crazy that Green Dolphin Street just came out as a TOTM.
Audioclip up on SoundCloud of solo vibe track of Green Dolphin Street taped during a Vic Firth videoshoot at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Videoclip of this track will be released on the Vic Firth You Tube channel this month.
This étude was a challenge for me in regards to accuracy, clarity and trying to be as musical as possible. Although we always could do better – I'm happy with some of the phrases and having a great time wood shedding again! I thank Tony for listening to my first draft of this étude as I got carried away when Mr. Friedman said, (notes that were stated in his method book) "phrasing is up to the performer" as I didn't dampen every note and in turn created "interesting harmonies :-)" However, this recording I tried to behave.
Had a fun time working on this solo vibraphone piece. Exploring feathering the pedal to articulate diminuendos.. As well as an ongoing quest: accuracy, phrasing, better groove/feel.
Revisiting an original composition that I wrote back in 2008. A copy of the lead sheet can be downloaded from my website.
At home today revisiting Keith Jarrett's beautiful composition "Memories of Tomorrow". This composition is the last track on "The Koln Concert", an important solo recording by Keith. Keith's playing on this song is inspiring.