Hi everyone,
Considering purchasing a new Yamaha vibe. Currently looking at the 2700 series. David Friedman and I have been chatting a bit, and he encouraged me to consider the 3710 vibe as well. I would love folks thoughts and opinions…
I'm keeping an eye out for inexpensive marimbas for students, stumbled upon this:
https://reverb.com/item/17995784-handmade-pvc-pipe-marimba
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I really appreciate the color coding.
Just sharing a discussion had here at the house a few days ago... Everyone here who knows me knows I am Pro-vibrato while playing; for me turning it off is an effect, but if I am playing, it is most likely on. Many players (especially…
Here is a quick lesson I did today on basic II V I Voicings.
Hope this is a start to get some more beginner stuff out there.
TJ
PS: sorry I didn't have the time and tools to cut out the beginning and end...
I'd love to see the workings of malletech's damper rail's straight up and down travel from above and below the instrument. If you have a malletech instrument, please post a video and/or clear photo of the damper rail's anchors and travel.…
I am working on Moanin' by Bobby Timmons. I found that besides Piano, he also plays Vibes. Listen to "Someone to Watch Over Me" from "From the Bottom".
Enjoy,
Barry
In Philly we have a parade called the Mummers Parade. It's got to 2 or 3 miles long. Look at this photo.
They wheeled that Musser for a couple miles. I'm surprised it didn't fall apart. Unbelievable!
I have fallen in love with Promark Milt Jackson mallets. They're unlike any other mallet I've ever used - huge oval-shaped heads, heavy weight but wound with soft yarn. They are supposedly modeled after Milt's mallets. But someone…
Thought part of this email might be useful to others:
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the place for belts (of all kinds) is www.mcmaster.com . Bill Youhass sent me there. I ordered two o-ring sizes that…
I have a beautiful Deagan Imperial Nocturne for sale. I spent some time (yuck) removing all the paint from the frame, down to bare metal and wood. The frame is wood with all original parts, stripped of the awful paint.The instrument has…
From my CD "Vibe from N.Y."
Vibraphone and Drums: David Kovins
Alto Saxophone: David Leali
Double Bass: Nicki Parrott
Piano and Synthesizer: Liz Mazzaferro