Blues super pack transcription in Bb
Here's my take of Tony's blues super pack transcription in Bb.
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Here's my take of Tony's blues super pack transcription in Bb.
My mantra is 'Does it Sound LIKE THE SONG". If you remember that you have to make it sound like the song first and foremost then all your practicing is with that in mind.
David is stellar vibraphonist that resides in Paris, France. He's really a special player. He did a few lessons for us!
This lesson talks about a unique way to pedal a bossa and play a solo. It's cool! And short. You will get it right away.
This is pretty cool. Roy had amazing chops esp in his early days!
🚨 Play a Great Blues in 3 Months – Week 12
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working with blues melodies and combining them with chord voicings—moving toward a more complete, chord melody approach.
This week, we introduce a new tune:
👉 “Sonnymoon for Two”
This melody has a slightly different character than Bag’s Groove—it’s more rhythmically active and sits differently against the harmony.
In this version, you’ll notice:
🚨 Play a Great Blues in 3 Months – Week 11
Last week, we started working with a real tune—“Bag’s Groove”—combining the melody with chord voicings in the spaces.
This week, we take that idea a step further.
👉 We move toward a more chord melody approach.
In this version, you’ll notice:
• Some melody notes are now harmonized with chords
• Additional voicings fill out the texture
• Certain harmonies are slightly modified for a fuller sound
• The line and harmony are more integrated
What do you think?
'We had a great vibe coffee hang with Gary! '
We talked about a lot interested things. Had some great questions!!!
I've kept this going most of my adult life. Just putting ideas of the vibraphone in a mind map. If you don't know what mind maps are, look them up, they are cool!
I use this a lot when I'm teaching. You probably will have to download it and blow it up to see everything.