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Manhattan Satin - Original Composition by David Kovins - Vibraphone Solo
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Keep in mind, since making these videos, I now play the Dmaj 7 in the 7th bar. I got schooled by David Friedman for doing it the Bill Evans way and now I love the Dmaj7 and know the history of the tune!    Talking about playing over…
2 years ago - 1 comments
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Keep in mind, since making these videos, I now play the Dmaj 7 in the 7th bar. I got schooled by David Friedman for doing it the Bill Evans way and now I love the Dmaj7 and know the history of the tune! 
2 years ago - 0 comments
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Keep in mind, since making these videos, I now play the Dmaj 7 in the 7th bar. I got schooled by David Friedman for doing it the Bill Evans way and now I love the Dmaj7 and know the history of the tune! 
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This is a rough take of an arrangement I have been working on. I was inspired by some of the things David Friedman was doing in his Cmi version going to major in bar 7. -Tristan
2 years 1 month ago - 3 comments
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Recorded with Ireal Pro for backing (bass and drums only). Thanks for all the posts and the zoom hang! Let me know your thoughts.   Tim
2 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
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David enlightened me and schooled me here. I found the original version of the tune. I never liked going to major like it does in this version (the original version) until I heard it here and talked with David. I'm impressionable, what can…
2 years 1 month ago - 9 comments
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Yes I'm pushing the workshop :-)! We only have 10 spots, and I'd like to get all the vibesworkshop people who want to attend signed up before the outside people do. A couple have. Ok I hope to see some of you there!   
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LIVE AND IN PERSON! Philadelphia, PA! A week of intense work on playing the vibes or marimba in a jazz setting as well as a weekend of great concerts. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Appearing at the workshop or in concert: ,  Leigh…
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Here is an overdo submission of my assignment from Tony from my lesson with him in January. I got a bit busy at work on multiple fronts, and I'm happy to be back on the vibes regularly. I put Chi Chi together and I'm slowly increasing my…
2 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
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"Both Sides Now" - a timeless classic from Joni Mitchell written in 1967. A very special song with great lyrics and a wonderful melody. I heard pianist Fred Hersch play this solo. It was a gorgeous rendition which inspired me to try it on…
5 years 4 months ago - 2 comments
Israel TOTM
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Thanks to Tony, Behn, David, Oliver for all the infos provided all along the tutos and chats about this tune.👏
2 years 1 month ago - 5 comments
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TOTM - Israel - Soloing Tips by Behn Gillece
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Some personal little extras.
2 years 1 month ago - 9 comments
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Steve Weiss Mallet Festival and Workshop! Click here for info Yes! We are doing the Steve Weiss Mallet Festival again this year and in person! I'm so excited to announce this!  The workshop will be great and we will have instruments…
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We did a zoom hang and talked about Israel. 
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You ever hear about a concept maybe the second or third time and then it just hits you like a sack of bricks, and suddenly you hear this thing everywhere from then on? I had a lesson in a jazz combo class this week about guide tones,…
2 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
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TOTM - Israel - Playing Over The Fmaj Chord by Behn Gillece
2 years 1 month ago - 6 comments
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TOTM - Israel - Playing Over the A7#11 Chord by Behn Gillece
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Bark Culture https://youtu.be/R8dZC2kn_vM Victor Vieira-Branco vibraphone Joey Sullivan drums John Moran on upright
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Hello everyone, I've been trying to arrange more lately for my trio/other small groups. Here's my arrangement of Cedar Walton's "Bolivia." Hope you enjoy!
2 years 2 months ago - 3 comments
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Hello all, Here's another lesson on dampening, and specifically how it can be used to achieve a certain stride-like feel on vibes. I use this technique when playing solo and with a trio and love its possibilities for different…
2 years 2 months ago - 2 comments
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Part 2 coming later this week!
2 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
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Part 2 of the Dm chord in Israel
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A music teacher friend has a Musser (probably M44) in her band that is making loud noises. Please see the attached video and let me know what the problem is and how to fix.   Thanks, Barry
2 years 2 months ago - 8 comments
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