Hi!

I thought it was time to record a final version of our TOTMs.
So I just pressed record on my Zoom today and this is what I came up with...
I hope some more of you guys will post your final versions too! It's always fun and inspiring to hear a bunch of diffrent version.

/Magnus

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Another great month! The VDOP (Vertual Day Of Percussion) took place on Feb 15th with live performances and recorded videos online. If like me you were not there, you can check out all the recorded tunes here: www.vibesworkshop.com/node/11134/

It's funny from where I'm at, isn't it!

Here's a little clip of My electric trio show this last week. Please comment and share if you dig it. Thanks,
-Tyler

Solo Vibraphone Playing on Alone Together

Here are a few things that I'm using in this clip:

Improv Related:

Superimposed Maj 7 #5 chords: on the bridge, we can apply superimposed Major 7 #5 chords over the harmony in the bridge. The superimposed Maj #5 chords emphasize the tensions of the underlying harmony.

A -7 b5 - Eb Maj 7 #5
D7 - Gb Maj 7 #5
G Min - Bb Maj 7 #5
G-7b5 - Db Maj 7 #5
C7 - E Maj 7 #5
F Min - Ab Maj 7 #5

I am really interested in finding out when the Mallettech Omega frame will be available without the bars or Vibrato system?
Mallettech does not seem to answer emails sent via their Mostly Marimba website.

Hey Folks,
I rarely do this, but just wanted to make a quick announcement that if you're in the NYC area tonight my Electric Project will be performing at Cornelia St. Cafe. This is a fun group where I play malletkat and synthesizers. I'll be joined by Sam Minaie on electric bass and Ari Hoenig on drums. One set at 8:30pm.

-Tyler

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I just found this piture on Face Book, posted by John Pietaro and found very interesting to see certainly the first 4 mallet player in Adrian Rollini... that early!

From a comment on the picture by Paul Hansen "Rollini's piano chops gave him a very unique approach to early 4 mallet technique".

Still I learned in Gary's' book that Red Norvo had started 4 mallet and finally switched back to 2. The period seems roughly the same. Any idea?