Learning from the Balafon: Lesson #20: Kete part 2
See the attached document for background and notation.
See the attached document for background and notation.
Hey Everyone,
There's a hard-copy magazine down here in Hilton Head called Local Life. It's a beautiful glossy monthly that is widely read. In the April issue there is an article on me by writer Carolyn Males. Carolyn went above and beyond to learn about the vibraphone before interviewing me and she showed her in-depth understanding in writing it. She came from a musical family but the vibes were totally new to her. It was her idea to include photos of Lionel Hampton and the instrument, which makes it well-rounded.
This improvisation is inspired by some of the grooves I explore on the African balafon (log xylophone) using 4 mallets. It’s all about freedom and energy, flow without measure, and getting to the “no mind.”
Alchemy appears on my 2017 world percussion CD “Crafty Hands”
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Just recorded this at home as preparation for our latest duo album. Martina Barta is a dream singer to play with. She listens, waits, takes the lead and sings in tune. Her voice has myriad colors that all fit well with the vibraphone. Accompanying a vocalist is not so easy. What I've learned is not to over play and to leave space.
2nd is Gary Burton and Ralph Towner
If you are done with the exercises listed in the previous video dedicated to guide tones and solo solo playing then check those new challenging exercises.
Make sure to check the previous video called: The Art of Solo Playing cause it's an introduction to this wonderful topic.
In this video I'll show you some of the exercises I use to do when I first started with vibraphone solo playing.
Make sure to check the previous video called: The Art of Solo Playing cause it's an introduction to this wonderful topic.
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