all-levels

just found this amazing video of milt from 1990 and HAD to share it!

I've seen players put the sticks in some pretty weird positions to acheive difficult voicings. But actually you really never have to stand in any sort of weird way to accomplishing difficult voicings on the vibes. Here's a little PDF to check out with some photos and the positions.

(I've added audio and video performances of Bluesette above)

Below is a lesson plan to help you study this tune. Post some recordings here. Remember, recording yourself is a great way to work on perfecting the lessons below. Don't underestimate the power of recording and posting your work here. It's crucial to your success.

Here are some ideas for the tune Bluesette and how to study it.

Beginners:

• Memorize the melody.
• Practice root position voicings of the chords. Play them in time.
• Work up a chord tone solo

Here's me playing Bluesette to go along with the bluesette lesson.

Check out the other subscribers versions of Bluesette as well!

Check the link out right above this. I've been having a discussion with Tony F about some things. Here I read the letter and comment on it. In the link under 'Check This Out' you'll fing the written dialogue.

I kept his name anonymous because I wasn't sure he wanted it known. I see though he published our whole conversation, which I think is cool!

thought i'd share some recent new york xylophone action I recently found!

All about playing solo!

Here's an article of Ed's from PAS.

The Theme from Law & Order, as performed by my band TUCKSY. This will also be on our upcoming record "Let's Start The Show".

Dan McCarthy, vibes
Tuey Connell, banjo
Dan Loomis, bass
Fred Kennedy, drums

www.tucksy.com

A video of my band TUCKSY performing at Caffe Vivaldi in NYC. The tune is called Nothing Is Lost, and it is on our upcoming record "Let's Start The Show".

Dan McCarthy, vibes
Tuey Connell, banjo
Dan Loomis, bass
Fred Kenedy, drums

www.tucksy.com