There are a few teaching and practice techniques that I have questioned for years, and I wonder what other folks here at the site would have to say. I am primarily self-taught as a vibist and somewhat self-taught as an improviser.…
Hello Vibe Community, Newbie here, first time posting- (This community is fantastic, so much great input and info!)
I'm looking at buying a vibe, and there is a Musser M55 I'm looking at, but it's from the 70's and is not height…
I got up today. got ready. came downstairs. opened up my digital journal and logic.
and played as if i was on stage (at 8am). then i listen back and take notes. here it is. i hope you guys do stuff like this.
here are the notes. they are…
Chord Scale Chart from The Complete Guide To Improvisation
Here is a chord scale chart that lists available chord scales for various chord types. This is a two page excerpt from the Chord Scale Theory chapter of the book.
Chord Scale…
Are these mics in the resonators? I am guessing that if it worked, everyone would be using them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ESATE-MUSSER-M55-VIBRAPHONE-FOR-LOCAL-PICK-UP-O…
Barry
What are the dimensions of the dampening rod for both companies?
The yamaha pedal is heavier in weight And giving me hip problems . My ideal is to put the musser pedal on the yamaha.
This is the AABA structure of Sophisticated Lady according to the Real Book, with an attempt to include some of the descending 7th chords that characterize this piece. My timing's crap and it needs a solo section.
Here's an etude on footprints. I came from an improv I recently on the mallet kat. Check out the some of the harmony shifts. Sort of substitutions I guess. I displaced things, messed with the time.
I give myself goals of walking up to an…
Here a first try for this tune. Another milestone for me, since it's the first bossa-nova I really play on vibes. A lot of things need to be polished, but that's what I can actually do.
Hello everyone,
Check out this review I accidentally found on the internet.
thanks
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