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My Gig at the LA Jazz Fest Tribute to Terry Gibbs
tonymiceli
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This was a great gig. On this video I am playing his tunes with his son on drums. Tom Rainer on Clarinet and Bill Cullen on piano. 
2 years 11 months ago - 0 comments
Just In Case You Thought Roy Ayers Wasn't a Bad Ass Player
tonymiceli
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Roy Ayers was an amazing player. I didn't think so at one point but Randy fixed that by telling me I was a fool and I should check him out. 
3 years ago - 4 comments
Modern Percussion Ensemble - Verwirrspiel (comp. by Franz Bauer)
Franz Bauer
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Here's a new version of my confusing composition 'Verwirrspiel'. I am happy that I was able to produce the video for the Berlin-Neukölln music school, where I have been working with great colleagues for years.
3 years 1 month ago - 3 comments
Wintergatan
BarryK
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I've been following Martin Molin's Marble Machine videos, and just discovered his live music. Here is his band, Wintergatan, playing with a great mix of acoustic and electronic instruments, including Vibraphone! Enjoy, Barry
3 years ago - 2 comments
Arthur Lyman - Check out his grip!
tonymiceli
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He uses the same grip as ___________?
3 years ago - 7 comments
Vibes and MIDI Accordion
BarryK
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Recently, I created a new MIDI controller for my Dad's Accordion (previously it used a commercial product from the 80s). Here are a couple of videos of us testing it out, controlling my new keyboard (Yamaha PSR-SX900) with Auto…
2 years 11 months ago - 3 comments
Gene Estes - The Greatest Stereo Vibraphone in Recording History
tonymiceli
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That's the name of the album :-)!    I posted the album cover when I bought the album. I've been listening to him again. Another west coast cat. And man he plays great! IMHO   Man I think he's a great vibe player. Don't know much about him…
3 years ago - 3 comments
Etude 060722 - Can you do this?
tonymiceli
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Getting your time together can be an enormous amount of work. Well, at least for me it is and I'm still working on it.  With this etude, you have to play it with your right foot OFF the pedal and tapping on 2 and 4. Not your left foot but…
2 years 11 months ago - 0 comments
10 things Nobody Ever Told You About Playing the Vibes!
tonymiceli
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I POSTED THIS OVER A WWW.LARRYSIMPROVPAGE.COM A WHILE AGO. THOUGHT I SHOULD PUT IT UP HERE! ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Setting up and packing up is a total drag. A total $%^$& Drag. Nobody…
3 years ago - 35 comments
Why don't you guys write an etude as an exercise
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
Check out this vw video. I think it's one of David's students. He would have all his students write etudes. Good idea.  https://www.vibesworkshop.com/video-upload/radio-head-etude-video/tonymiceli/011222 Who wants to try writing an etude?
3 years ago - 0 comments
The History of J.C. Deagan Mallet Instruments
BarryK
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Fascinating. Go to the YouTube link for more info about the video. Barry    
3 years ago - 7 comments
Etude 060322 - Etude Month
tonymiceli
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This is a few choruses of a blues.  The thing about etudes is that they are challenging in some way and you have to turn them into music and play them well. I think if you are new at improvising then to play someone's solo is a good…
3 years ago - 0 comments
Another free lesson opportunity!
behng
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Hi folks, Just wanted to shoot a quick message to announce that there is another opportunity for a free lesson with me (Behn). Tristan won the first round by posting two of the blues etudes. Anyone else who posts a good version of two of…
3 years ago - 0 comments
K&K Straight Rail Vibe Pickups "Piezo Discs"
Alec Dube
Content type: Forum topic
Hey everyone! I've been using the K&K straight rail pickups on my musser pro vibes, and i've been loving them! Recently one of the piezo discs cracked and came off, so I decided to splice my own cable/jack/piezo and make a…
5 years ago - 9 comments
I will be in France from July 8-14
tonymiceli
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I will be in France from July 9th through the 14th. It's a great workshop. Go here for more info:   
3 years ago - 0 comments
Etudes Month! Behn Gillece's Blues Etudes - Get a Free Lesson -V
behng
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Hi all, The first person who can post a good version of any two of these four etudes receives a free 30 minute lesson with me (Behn). Please see the video for more details and the etudes are attached. Hope to see some folks posting!
1 year 3 months ago - 3 comments
Yardbird Suite
johndaly
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My version of this great tune We played this at our recent workshop performance. Still a bit to do but enjoyed learning it, I also added some harmony lines. Comments welcome
3 years ago - 2 comments
Matte versus glossy finish
cpet
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Hey all, I'm a new member here, enjoying the site so far. I have been the proud owner of a well-worn Musser One-Niter for almost a decade (the instrument is probably 30-40 years old at this point). The tone and sustain are actually really…
3 years 3 months ago - 7 comments
Cars for Vibes
Ginnybear
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I have a Musser M55 which fits beautifully into my Honda Element. Elements were made in the years before modern safety features became standard. I'd like something similar with modern safety features, not as big as a minivan. Fuel…
3 years 1 month ago - 7 comments
This is how Warren Started!
tonymiceli
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This makes me think of Warren as a kid playing the vibes. He was on TV as a 6 year old.
3 years 1 month ago - 2 comments
Diminished Scale (G. Perin) -V
giovanniperin
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Hi vibes lovers,  today I'll show how to use the diminished octophonic and symmetrical scale.  it can be played over:  Dim7: WT-HT Dom7: HT WT   www.giovanniperin.com Follow me ★ facebook https: //www.facebook.com/giovanni.perin/ ★…
1 year 2 months ago - 0 comments
Play Along With Terry Gibbs
tonymiceli
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Terry sent me this! 
3 years 1 month ago - 1 comments
Check Out These Mallet Instruments!
tonymiceli
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This is very cool. It's amazing to see how people play mallet instruments. Their set ups and their use. 
3 years 2 months ago - 1 comments
Manahattan Satin - Original Composition by David Kovins - Vibraphone Solo
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Manhattan Satin - Original Composition by David Kovins - Vibraphone Solo
3 years 1 month ago - 0 comments
TOTM Israel - Lesson 3
tonymiceli
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Keep in mind, since making these videos, I now play the Dmaj 7 in the 7th bar. I got schooled by David Friedman for doing it the Bill Evans way and now I love the Dmaj7 and know the history of the tune!    Talking about playing over…
3 years 1 month ago - 1 comments
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