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Soloing with a big band
harvey price
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12 years 7 months ago - 6 comments
TOTM - Rhythm Changes - Parker Videos
Drew Johnson
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When I think Rhythm Changes, I instantly think Parker. Here are some videos of Bird over the form. Note his contrasts. He does an amazing job of switching from harmonic generalization (Bb triad or blues material) to harmonic specificity (…
12 years 5 months ago - 3 comments
My practice space!
Drew Johnson
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This is in my apartment in Columbia, South Carolina. I practice every day looking out onto the beautiful horse shoe, which is the historic part of the USC campus.
12 years 7 months ago - 2 comments
Motor troubles PLEASE HELP
jamesshipp
Content type: Forum topic
Hi All- Having some bad troubles with the motor on my M46, hoping someone could point me in a useful direction. I have an m46 with a motor, and it's been playing up terribly as of late. Firstly, somehow (in transit, I don't know when)…
12 years 7 months ago - 2 comments
Bach Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major - Sarabande
car0513
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Bach Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major-Sarabande Carmine Fusaro Univ. of Delaware
12 years 7 months ago - 3 comments
TOTM - If I Were A Bell - Chord Solo (final) by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
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I'm burnt out on If I Were a Bell! Closure is important, So here's a final etude I'll leave you with. I improvised it on the MalletKat. The important thing to know is this. I did this in one take (after I warmed up on the instrument). The…
12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Boletus Vibraphonum 2
Marcel Pascual
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12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Let's Comp - I Comp You Comp! by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
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12 years 7 months ago - 21 comments
Wave - Ed Saindon Quartet (vibes, flute, bass and drums)
ed saindon
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Guys, here's a version of Jobim's Wave from the Berklee fundraiser concert that we did on 3/30/12. It features Matt Marvuglio on flute along with Nori Shiota on bass and Jazz Robertson on drums. Nori and Jazz are students at the school. I…
12 years 7 months ago - 1 comments
Rubens' Tube - Resonator Demonstrator
BarryK
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See what's going on inside a resonator. I stumbled on this video. It demonstrates standing waves inside a tube closed at one end, just like vibraphone resonators. There is a speaker on one end, connected to a tone generator (single…
12 years 5 months ago - 1 comments
rythm changes practise with metronome on 4 by Dimitris Angelakis
dimitris
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Hey guys, I am curently working on rythm changes and I thought I post something quick. I am playing the changes with the metronome on 4, in 3 diffrent tempos. Thanks
12 years 7 months ago - 3 comments
Mini Lesson - Sticking Coltrane
Steve Shapiro
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Hey guys, I was working on something today, and decided to make it into a little video for VW... my first lesson here. Hope u enjoy. Steve
12 years 5 months ago - 14 comments
Black hole
illya
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Hi everyone, I'm sharing this song that I wrote two year ago. It is just a duet with English singer Sam Dale (actually, he wrote the lyrics.) I really love his voice and his spirit ! We recorded at home (in my bedroom…) I hope you will…
12 years 7 months ago - 12 comments
Mbira Song
drslg
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Hi all, I have been working on a 4 mallet marimba solo called Mbira song. I have been enjoying learning this wonderful piece. However, i was wondering if anyone here has either played the piece or has any tips on it. Its a great marimba…
12 years 7 months ago - 8 comments
Just Got the New MalletKat
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Wow. I just got the new malletKat and have been playing it. I think Mario did it with this one. He's changed the feel of the instrument and put in Kurtzweil sounds. It's pretty amazing. I was always a MalletKat fan, but thought of it as…
12 years 7 months ago - 11 comments
Musser 75 Pro
nigel
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Hi, I'm considering getting my first set of vibes. A guitarist for past 10 years, I've always loved the sound of the vibes. Ive found a 20 yr old set of mussier 75 pro century vibes for sale. They are cited as being in excellent condition…
12 years 7 months ago - 5 comments
M75 Musser Century, mint. Will sell or trade for M55G
armandoromeu
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Very little use, custom foamed carrying cases (3), like new condition. I'm retired and too old to carry this heavy baby to my gigs. Looking for an M55G same condition or sale for $4,500 (with cases) or $4,000 without cases. Buyer pays…
12 years 7 months ago - 2 comments
Finding Voicings by Behn Gillece
behng
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Some tips on creating voicings.
12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Pair of AKG c-414 mics for sale
tedwolff
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I've got 2 high quality mics for sale. These AKG c-414s are excellent for studio recording or amplification on a gig. They are large diaphragm condenser mics that recording engineers have used and trusted for years. This mic has 4 settings…
12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Bunch of Mallets on Ebay
Tylerblanton
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Hey Folks, I posted a couple days ago that I was clearing out a ton of mallets from my collection. I currently have half a dozen sets on EBAY ending about a day. Most of them are still bidding at under $20 for the set of 4. All of these…
12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Day of Percussion in Lancaster, PA
tonymiceli
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Just a heads up. We have the PA chapter Day of Percussion coming up. https://www.facebook.com/events/341967152509041/ all the info Is above on Facebook.
12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Chris Thile Shreds
Drew Johnson
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Chris Thile is one of the best mandolin players in the world. He was in the band Nickel Creek, and now is in a band called Punch Brothers. He is a monster improviser who plays a lot of jazz, bluegrass, and classical music. Check out his…
12 years 5 months ago - 1 comments
Hire vibes in Europe / Italy
AustraliaVibes
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Hi all, I am crossing the globe to do some gigs in Italy (around the Milan region). Can anyone point me in the right direction to hire or borrow a good set of vibes for a few days (or possibly a few weeks) in that part of the world. My…
12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Victor Mendoza - Caliente!!
Marie-Noëlle
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| Victor recently posted this awesome picture of him and sax player Jorge Roque Martinez on his FaceBook page. He nicely allowed me to "steal" it and share it with you! Anda!! :o)
12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Victor Mendoza
Marie-Noëlle
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12 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
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