Oops I think I posted Part 2 without Part 1, so here it is! - Tony
Hey Guys, I thought i'd post this example of one of the ways I work out a composition. With this method I use a synth on my computer to record the different sections and get a vibe. I then continually tweak it until I feel like its a complete statement and then eventually play it on the vibes. Then I write it out in music notation. This composition is in the middle of tweaking. I have the idea of the form and melody but I still need to fine tune it. enjoy!
For now, this tune is called "Space Blues"...
At the Delaware Workshop the first week in August, a number of the participants decided that they'd like to put into action some of the things they learned. To do this, it was suggested that a group of us work on a "tune a month" concept. Here's the idea:
John Daly has been editing the tape from the Ireland workshop. Here's one about playing double stops with the left hand and playing 'fake' octaves.
Victor is a bad ass pan player as we all know!
What I learned at the workshop....
1. Mallets made with tie died yarn are magic.
2. Perfect 4th intervals are nomads and are useful just about anywhere.
3. If you play the #9 + b13 + b9 of a dominant 7th chord it makes two perfect 4ths. Interesting. Example D7 F + Bb + Eb.
4. Playing music is very hard work and those who do it for a living have special athletic ability.
Tony: The Delaware workshop was sensational. I got sooo much out of it and I'm sooo pumped up about playing. This"total immersion" kind of workshop is really the best way to learn things. I am sooo F-in tired for all the hours I put in last week ... but I'm smiling!
This was a great way to sum up the summer!