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Dampening and Pedaling Friedman Etude #5: https://youtu.be/tnIN1oyfdAU So what - head, improv, comping: https://youtu.be/9jLtYycwDm8 Gb, Bb, Eb, & F minor open-closed voicings: https://youtu.be/-a6A7F679eI Bb blues…
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Somewhere around the beginning of the pandemic, I took on several personal projects.  One of them was to go back and read one of my favorite textbooks on composition with hopes that something new would pop out at me which I could…
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I Mean You
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A tune I really like by Monk. Working on adding some chords over improv, its a trial and error thing so its a slow burner, anyway comments advice tips all welcome   Thanks in advance    John 
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My personal favorite mode Hard Mode BECAUSE THE GRIND DOESN'T STOP
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Here are links to a couple cuts off of youtube off of the album "Anita O'Day Cal Tjder Time for Two".  I love that the vibes can be heard but they don't overshadow Anita's singing.   Is this new for anyone else?  -IG…
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Vibraphone Solo by David Kovins
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H1CH in C
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Hi everyone, Considering purchasing a new Yamaha vibe. Currently looking at the 2700 series. David Friedman and I have been chatting a bit, and he encouraged me to consider the 3710 vibe as well. I would love folks thoughts and opinions…
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PVC "marimba"
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I'm keeping an eye out for inexpensive marimbas for students, stumbled upon this: https://reverb.com/item/17995784-handmade-pvc-pipe-marimba I'm not sure what to make of it, but I really appreciate the color coding.
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Just sharing a discussion had here at the house a few days ago...  Everyone here who knows me knows I am Pro-vibrato while playing; for me turning it off is an effect, but if I am playing, it is most likely on.   Many players (…
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Here we will discuss basic chord voicings.
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Here is a quick lesson I did today on basic II V I Voicings. Hope this is a start to get some more beginner stuff out there. TJ PS: sorry I didn't have the time and tools to cut out the beginning and end...
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I'd love to see the workings of malletech's damper rail's straight up and down travel from above and below the instrument. If you have a malletech instrument, please post a video and/or clear photo of the damper rail's anchors and travel.…
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I am working on Moanin' by Bobby Timmons. I found that besides Piano, he also plays Vibes. Listen to "Someone to Watch Over Me" from "From the Bottom". Enjoy, Barry
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In Philly we have a parade called the Mummers Parade. It's got to 2 or 3 miles long. Look at this photo.  They wheeled that Musser for a couple miles. I'm surprised it didn't fall apart. Unbelievable!   
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