So, for those of you who don't know me that well, it will suffice to say that after years of pretty much only playing jazz on the vibes (occassionally working with some R&B or latin groups)I began to play music in and around the yoga…
My Buddy, Paul Sottnik, and I are working on a piano vibes duet project. This video Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers by Steve Kuhn was recorded on site at SUNY Fredonia.
I play the marimba, and am new to the vibraphone. I noticed that, over time, a depression develops on the vibraphone damper where the underside of the bars make contact with the felt. Is this a bad thing, and is it necessary to readjust…
At PASIC 2015, Stephon Harris and Clif Swiggert had a great session re: music theory and sort of demonstrating their new software called Harmony Cloud. I am looking forward to it, and yes I know it's not ready yet for release, but does…
For sale - Vic Firth M38 Ed Saindon Vibe/Marimba Mallets $69!
Brand New Mallets!
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SO... I finally have my Imperial here and in one piece. It is a somewhat rare model 55C... yes, those are black bars. I think she is likely either a 1941 or 1942 vintage. She needs some work, but she is doing well.
I drove down Magnolia…
Two great things have happened. I've started a record label with Anthony Smith called Hit the Bar Records. And our first cd is out.
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I'm looking for suggestions regarding vibe mallets. Been using older sets of Malletech DF16's and DF12's for quite a while. I've recently tried Vic Firth M38's (Saindon), Innovative Percussion DF30's and DF30L's and Balter TM 46R's.…
Welcome Pasic people. Thanks for coming to my presentation at this years Pasic meeting!
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Here's an etude that focuses on articulation. Notice the accents and staccato marks on the upbeats of 1 on each system? Try using a dead stroke to achieve the articulation on those lines. Articulation is the toughest thing on the vibes, so…
https://soundcloud.com/frankvalente/my-foolish-heart-solo-vibraphone9-2…
The link above is of a recording of the first ballad I learned to play in the Solo Vibraphone Style. I'm quite new to the solo vibraphone style and took many ideas…
Here's some context from the major-minor interchange lessons. Notice how the lines from the lesson can apply to different chord qualities, such as major and minor, rather than just over the dominant chords. Enjoy!
My pick is Gary Burton - Alone at Last
What's yours? Only one and you can of course talk about why.
For me the solo playing on this CD is unmatched to this day. I heard it when I was young and it blew me away.
Your turn.
So I'm giving the Mallet Improv workshop this year at PASIC. And so I thought!!!
I would like to get you guys to chip in. Open source the talk!
So give me some tips you found valuable for learning improv. Some commentary? Advice? What…
A sketch of Musikè Festival! Giovanni Perin european 6et Live @ Auditorium Venezze Rovigo. This song is dedicated to my Maestro: David Friedman!! thanks for everything...
Giovanni Perin: Vibes
Tommaso Troncon: Tenor Sax
Dima Bondarev:…
Nov. 4 How to play in a Trio Setting. Online Workshop 10:30pm (22:30) East Coast USA Time (New York Time)
I'll with bass and guitar tonight talking about playing in a trio and comping with another chord player.
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