To obtain the complete Ear Training lesson in it's correct order, click on "Resources" then "Lesson Plans" then "Ear Training by Pathways". This will give you all the lessons laid out from Beginner to Advanced.

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I really like this because this young teenager totally has the bebop stuff down. Really cool!

This is a clip from the 1960's featuring Canadian jazz musician Don Thompson on vibes. Don is a quadruple threat on vibes, piano, bass and drums and plays them all with virtuosic aplomb. He started out as a bassist with the John Handy Quartet in San Francisco, though he was a professional by age 20. He did a long tenure with Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, first as a percussionist, then as a bassist and finally as a pianist.

Tony asked me to write a little about my book,”Vibraphone Technique, dampening and pedaling“; how it came about, what motivated me to write it, etc.

More by "kanazoé". I love this guy. and there's such a study in his playing. Has anyone adapted it to the marimba or vibes? I mean really adapted it.

This guy is a monster.

Here are some 4 mallet exercises I made a long time ago. These are just some ideas of how to create exercises to practice 4 mallet playing. I hope you like these. See the attachment for the pdf.

I've watched the video I linked to above here several times now. There is a whole study out of how this guy plays. And I think if any 2 mallet player incorporated that into his playing he opens up a whole new world of things.

Since the instrument is pentatonic I realize there's a sort of drum factor happening there, but still that guy makes so much music out of that instrument, I'm floored.

Can I ask you guys a favor? Could you go into itunes and then go to the store, search for 'Percussion Geeks'. Then just write a glowing review of the video podcast.

I would REALLY appreciate it. Even subscribe to it if you can. It will help with things over there.

thanks