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Putting the Modes in Context by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
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This is in reply to comments referred to in the lesson under 'check this out'. Talking about more ways to practice modes and why.
13 years 6 months ago - 14 comments
My Conversation with Terry Gibbs
tonymiceli
Content type: Blog entry
I just got off the phone with Terry Gibbs and we had a GREAT talk. He's such a hip guy. I thought I'd pass along a compliment. Terry said he loves the site and he especially loves all the knowledgeable vibe players on the site. He said he…
14 years 6 months ago - 0 comments
Milt Jackson and ornamentation
Randy_Sutin
Content type: Blog entry
So, this was the scene. The old Hershey Hotel in downtown Philly. Milt Jackson was playing there with his quartet (Bob Cranshaw on electric bass, Mike LeDonne on piano and Mickey Roker playing drums.) There were two sets, and I had a…
14 years 6 months ago - 4 comments
Pt. 6-7 - Stella
tonymiceli
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Here are a couple ways to work on lines. Using only two mallets you can create 2 continuous lines.
14 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Rough Mix by Michael Pinto
mikepinto
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Hey everyone! I've decided to post a rough mix from a track off of my new album. Theres no reverb and theres a lot of roughness to the sound but I thought the community might enjoy hearing what a track sounds like before it is mixed and…
13 years ago - 5 comments
RIP Guru
gilbranimo
Content type: Story
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/arts/music/21guru.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cwjkn4VSqU&feature=related
14 years 7 months ago - 2 comments
Phil Kraus
pap4456
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I found this rarity. The legendary New York-based percussionist and studio musician Phil Kraus jamming on a Mallet Kat(!!)with Harry and Harvey Sheppard, Isn't Harry a member of the site? Apparently it was an 80th birthday party for Harry…
14 years 7 months ago - 5 comments
Ideas For Comping - Part 2 by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
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Here's part 2 of ideas for comping. This stuff gets a little difficult to teach. But if you can get the concept and can work on it, I think you'll get lots of benefits from this.
13 years 6 months ago - 5 comments
Pat Metheny & Toots Thielemans "Always And Forever" - Music is a (peaceful) language
Marie-Noëlle
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Do words exist for this?... At least I found one: peace... :o)
14 years 7 months ago - 3 comments
Lionel Hampton - Born April 20 - Short Radio Tribute
steve yeager
Content type: Forum topic
This is a short radio documentary i found in my collection about the life of Lionel Hampton. Some really interesting interview snippets with Lionel, along with insights from musicians. Happy Birthday Lionel!
14 years 7 months ago - 1 comments
Watch, Listen, Learn!
tonymiceli
Content type: Story
Hang out and watch tv! Remember there's lots of lessons on the inside! Recital Hall (includes all videos on Vibesworkshop) Joe Locke TV Alternate Mode's TV Channel Alternate Mode is the leader in electronic percussion. The Philly Sound…
14 years 7 months ago - 0 comments
Intro to Cells by Michael Pinto part 1
mikepinto
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Hey guys a while ago I wrote this brief article on cells:http://www.vibesworkshop.com/blog/mike-pinto-chromatic-cell-structures/… now i'd like to start a series of lessons based on cells. This first part is just an introduction where I go…
12 years 9 months ago - 4 comments
Waltz for Debby by BarryK
BarryK
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I am working on "Waltz for Debby" by Bill Evans. I wasn't going to post it until I did a little better, but Carla asked for something new from me. Here is my best take of the night. Still working on it... What I am working on here is…
13 years ago - 3 comments
Song For Meg by Tony Miceli - Inspired by Barry!
tonymiceli
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i was listening to Barry's piece tonight and that got me all inspired to play a little bit. Isn't it so cool to come here and get inspired by other players and directions that other people are heading in? I came home and listened to…
14 years 7 months ago - 8 comments
No Picnic by Tony Miceli & Symbiosis
tonymiceli
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From a recent online concert.
12 years 11 months ago - 13 comments
Pat Metheny "If I could" - Music is a language...
Marie-Noëlle
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Some time ago, when this place was still at its genesis, I remember Tony wrote this "Music is a language". Hungarian member Richard Szaniszlo linked this tune today on his FB, and I thought it was a great way to get back to this little…
14 years 7 months ago - 4 comments
Glen Velez Rocks!!
tonymiceli
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I think this is so f-n incredible. We're putting up a hand drum site now, so I'm getting to see some really cool hand drum video as well as recording Todd Isler who's a great percussionist. This vid is mesmerizing!
14 years 7 months ago - 3 comments
Chovendo Na Roseira by BarryK
BarryK
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Inspired by David's version of Jobim's "Chovendo na Roseira", I decided to study it. Here is a take from my practice session tonight. An arrangment is available from:http://www.jobim.org/xmlui/handle/2010/4790 I played most of it from…
8 years 9 months ago - 4 comments
Song for Meg by BarryK
BarryK
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Last weekend I was browsing at a local music store and bought a relatively inexpensive mixer, Behringer XENYX1002, because I needed one with two XLR mic inputs and thought I could use it to record my gig this Sunday, rather than just…
12 years 10 months ago - 11 comments
Bag's Groove by Joe Doubleday
Jdoubleday
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I've been working on my basic language skills by checking out some of the old school heavies. I've been mostly digging into Bud Powell. He is so freaking heavy. I think some of it is starting to come out in my playing. I think Bud Powell…
13 years ago - 3 comments
One More!
tonymiceli
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Check out this cat towards the end. I posted Glen Verez a minute ago and then found this. Oh my god, this cat is so bad it's not even funny!!!!
14 years 7 months ago - 4 comments
Come Rain or Shine by Tony Miceli & Larry Mckenna
tonymiceli
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I'm posting this because I think the rhythm section is so swinging and Larry is playing his ass off! The vibes distort some on this, but I think for all the rest it's worth checking out
13 years ago - 3 comments
Assembling a Tune - Part 3 Not Using Time by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
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Part 3 of this lesson is not using time to help you outline harmony and create lines that are clear.
14 years 7 months ago - 4 comments
La Fiesta by Gary Burton & Chick Corea (1980)
mikepinto
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Hey guys not sure if this has been posted but its a really amazing video of Gary Burton and Chick Corea from 1980! here is part 2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTNZV2CVQwg&feature=related
12 years 10 months ago - 7 comments
Better Get Hit in Your Soul by Tony Miceli
tonymiceli
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Here's a board mix from a recent live concert. Not a great mix, but maybe it's of interest because I use the Mallet kat in the beginning and then switch to the vibes. The vibes are the K&K's. I don't think they are EQ'd very well but…
13 years ago - 3 comments
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