Hi folks,
Someone recently brought up the topic of playing in 5 and 7.
Here is a very basic lesson on playing the melody to the TOTM, Alone Together in 7.
Last May I had to do a presentation for my job, so instead of a boring lecture I decided to have a recital and talk about my work in between pieces. It was a great success!
I finally uploaded the videos onto my computer, so I'll attach…
My new book The Complete Guide To Improvisation Volume 1 is now available through my website or Amazon.
Here's the book link to my website: http://www.edsaindon.com/Books.aspx
Here's the book link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-…
Hey everyone,
I'll be playing in Philly tomorrow night at Time with Ensemble Novo. As always, I invite any vibes player to sit in at some point during the evening. There were a lot of vibes players last month as you can see in the picture…
Here is the 2nd Block Chord etude. There's some new voicings in this, along with the rest of the form. Also, take note to some of the parts of the other etudes mixed in there. Have fun!
I'd like to talk a little about categorizing the material you are practicing.
With the site growing and growing it seems that people are having a hard time to keep up and don't really know anymore where to start. The thing with the site is…
Need some inspiration? A vibes player in the Seattle area, Susan Pascal, has some full length recordings (Mp3) on her site. Well worth a listen. http://www.susanpascal.com/newsounds.html
Cubano Chant
Emily -- I especially like this one…
With all this talk of PASIC and Mike Manieri, I thought this might be of interest. It's streamed live Nov. 20th-22nd. At 3 PM EST on Friday, Nov. 22nd, Manieri will do a jazz improv workshop/performance. Check it out: http://jazzednet.org/…
Hey All,
My Malletkat seems to have a few loose sensors so that sometimes the notes are soft or even totally dead. I used to live in Boston so I could easily take it to the Kat factory in Central Mass. but I have moved to Oakland and would…
Here's the first etude on block chords. Instead of thinking of it like an etude, practice these voicings and think of the etude as an intro for the tune. It is meant to be played freely, or rubato. Have fun with it!
According to his website, this kid (Jason Collier) is 18. His composition, instrumental, vocal and creative abilities are amazing. Check out this YouTube video of him performing Don't You Worry About A Thing. He sings all the parts, plays…
Just a quick note, January 4th and 5th we are having the first official Vibe Congress.
This will take place at the Malletech factory in Asbury Park and will be free. It's at the Malletech factory because Malletech has agreed to host the…
Despite a big error in the middle of the chorus i decided to let it go and post it though.
I won't make that mistake twice ! Video is good to check out our weaknesses.
John D' Agostino from KDSD jazz 88.3 out of San Diego sent me this review of my debut recording, " Jackson"
“The first thing that drew me into two new releases by vibraphonist Thomas Mackay — his Quintet’s Here’s That Rainy Day and…
Hello all,
I'm wondering if all proficient players hear what they are going to play before they play it. I was a drummer before going to vibes, and I was able to ear what to play before I would play it. Hearing and instantly knowing how to…
Hey everyone,
I started to work on septembersong (Kurt Weill).
In the picture you see the voicings for the 1th 8 bars I made for the A section.
Am I making big mistakes in this ? or does it look like something I can work with ?
Thanks in…
This is the 2nd octaves etude. It has similarities to the first, although some of the voice leading notes are different. Also, this one has full voicings with the octaves, and I've added the rest of the form. It's kind of tough, and it…
Here's the first etude for the octaves study over our TOTM "Alone Together". I tried to keep some of the same voice leading concepts from my dampening etudes, so if you worked on the dampening part, you will have a head start here!
Focus…
Quick note for PASIC 2014.
I'll be at the Malletech booth and look forward to meeting you all!
Friday before the Manieri concert I'm having a meet up at the Malletech booth at 5:30 pm. Then we can all go out and get something to eat…
Both Tony and Benh inspire me in this one.
I reach 290 in I got rythm. Still a bit ackward but practicing at these tempos should give me more suppleness.
Go back to my vibe ....
;o )
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