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Beginners: Double Sticking
tonymiceli
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Just some stuff to think about with double sticking as well as a way to practice double sticking. i do feel that we want to do as much alternate sticking as we can. I know some disagree including David Friedman. So take it for what it's…
1 month 1 week ago - 0 comments
Rhythm Changes - Build Vocabulary on the As Pt. 2 by Behn Gillece
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Expanding Vocabulary Over the Second A SectionIn previous lessons, we explored the bridge of rhythm changes and how to apply those concepts to other tunes. We also examined one possible approach to the first A section, demonstrating how…
1 month 1 week ago - 0 comments
Bernard and his Malletkat! Smokin'!
tonymiceli
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I think Bernard Maseli is the best electronic mallet player out there and by leaps and bounds! He's a monster!
2 months 3 weeks ago - 2 comments
Rhythm Changes - Build Vocabulary on the As Pt. 1 by Behn Gillece
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In previous lessons, we analyzed the bridge of rhythm changes and explored how to apply those ideas to other tunes. However, the A sections are just as important, as they follow common harmonic movements found in many standards. By…
1 month 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Skylight - Video Pick of the Month - Listen and Discuss@
tonymiceli
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Here's a link to the whole album:  Do you have a fav cd you want to mention? Put in this google form: Here is the form.What do you guys think of this CD? Like it? Hate it? In the middle? Not a typical jazz cd as many of us know them. I…
1 month 3 weeks ago - 3 comments
Using The Bebop Scale On Modal Tunes Pt. 2 by Behn Gillece
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In a recent lesson, I worked with a student on applying modal concepts to one of my original compositions, Mindful Moments. As in our previous lesson, we focused on incorporating dominant bebop harmony within a modal framework. While…
1 month 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Friedman: Pedaling and Dampening Etude No. 24
Yu Chih Cherry Chen
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Recorded by iPad 
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Friedman 25
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Friedman Etude 25
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Using The Bebop Scale On Modal Tunes Pt. 1 by Behn Gillece
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I recently had a lesson with a student where we focused on playing in modal settings. One key point I always emphasize is the value of incorporating dominant bebop harmony, even within a modal framework. While understanding modes is, of…
2 months ago - 0 comments
Freidman 18
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Friedman 18
2 months ago - 0 comments
Resonator exchange
luca gusella
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Hi all. Can the Musser M 75 resonators be mounted on the M 55 ? Are they compatible ? Thanks . Luca
1 month 3 weeks ago - 3 comments
Freidman: Pedaling Exercise No. 20
Yu Chih Cherry Chen
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2 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
Rhythm Changes Bridge Exercise No. 2 by Behn Gillece
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Lesson: Inverse Diminished Lines Over the Bridge of Rhythm Changes (Part 2)In this second part of the lesson, we’re continuing to explore the bridge of rhythm changes with a new twist on the diminished pattern from the previous exercise.…
2 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
Coffee House Feb. 2, 2025
tonymiceli
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I used AI to make a podcast about the coffee house! That's down below.     Here is a summary of the CD picks, including the title and performer, as discussed in the sources: Alone at Last by Gary Burton Explosive (Bags Groove) by Milt…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
Rhythm Changes Bridge Exercise No. 1 by Behn Gillece
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I'm a big fan of practicing the bridge of rhythm changes. The harmonic movement in fourths is common in many tunes, making this a valuable exercise for improving your ability to navigate various progressions.In this lesson, rather than…
2 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
The Official Coffee Hang Page - With Info
tonymiceli
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Here is where we will post each month about the latest coffee hang. We do these on the first Sunday of each month.  The zoom link and any other info will be here. April 6th, 2025  12pm EST - 17:00 UTC    AMA - Ask David Friedman Anything…
1 month ago - 2 comments
Bachianas Brasileiros by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
tonymiceli
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I performed this with Maxence Daurait who is a great percussionist from France now studying at the Curtis Institute of Music. This was an incredible night of music put together by Don Liuzzi. He is the timpanist for the Philly Orchestra…
2 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Playing Tunes Solo For Beginners - Misty Intro
Oliver_M37
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Great lesson to break into playing tunes solo.  Here are links to all the other vids: Misty IntroLesson 1Lesson 2Lesson 3Lesson 4Lesson 5Lesson 6Lesson 7Lesson 8
6 months 3 weeks ago - 1 comments
Friedman: Pedaling Etude No. 19
Yu Chih Cherry Chen
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2 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Decoding Musser serial numbers?
Glenn410
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I am looking to buy a used Musser M55. I found one for sale by someone who is reselling an estate find, but he knows nothing of the history. Is there any way to decode Musser serial numbers to determine build date, tuning, etc.? In my…
4 years 10 months ago - 28 comments
Cmin Vocabulary Exercise Pt. 5 by Behn Gillece
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Check out the attached PDF!
2 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Musser M48 Gold with cases for sale in Southern Indiana
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3 weeks 4 days ago - 0 comments
Cmin Vocabulary Exercise Pt. 4 by Behn Gillece
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2 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
Blues Options
Drew Johnson
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I am a month late. But, better late than never. Here is a list of harmonic options over the blues. This was compiled by my instructor, Bert Ligon. A lot of this stuff was discussed by Tony last month, but it might help to see it all in one…
13 years 5 months ago - 5 comments
Cmin Vocabulary Exercise Pt. 3 by Behn Gillece
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3 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
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