Vibraphone Technique: Dampening and Pedaling
By: David Freeman
Etude #3
Lesson Material with instructor Tony Miceli.
Still think I can have a lighter touch to the instrument, and for some reason I have a few “buzzing” sounds as I dampen a…
here´s the famous crystal silence in our version. not really completley happy with the recording but i take it as work in progress...
it´s the only less stressfull to play number in our corea burton program since it´s a ballad but to play…
www.endlessislandmusic.com
Endless Island is David Friedman (vibraphone) and Jeremy Friedman (drums/electronics), a father son duo presenting a new turn in progressive electronic jazz, steeped in organic groovescapes and powerful free-…
Here is a list of things on the website, lessons I liked a lot or thought were important. For me it's all of them I guess.
Can any of you guys copy a link of something you thought was interesting and help and put it in the comments? I'll…
"Olhos De Gato” by Carla Bley - one of the first songs I learned with Gary Burton when I was studying with him in the 70s. I was very fortunate to be able to attend Berklee. I started in 72 and Gary had started teaching there the year…
This is a recording of my new marimba solo piece, Charlie Chaplin, performed by the wonderful young marimbist, Ayami Okamura. We did this at my house. We plan to do a more professional recording in the middle of October.
I love her groove…
Morgan is a great young musician! She sat at a computer and transcribed this with no instrument. Then she adapted it for the vibes and then she played it!
A little Monday morning warmup on the marimba at Berklee with Chick Corea’s classic composition “Armando’s Rhumba”. I liked Patrice's post regarding the marimba. I love playing the marimba and have learned a lot from marimbists. I've…
Check this out everyone.
https://jamesclear.com/lay-a-brick
Allyson sent this to me. He's the guy doing all the posting these days. He's on fire and wants to be a great vibe players.
I thought this short read really sums up the process.
I know i know guys we are metal freaks and not that much into that wooden stuff. BUT ! ... we can learn a lot from those marimba prodigies that bloom up years after years.
Adélaïde Ferrière is the new french star of the marimba. She is a…