i found a couple of the original lead sheets to two ballads ive composed years ago... dont have a recording of them yet .. i definately here a quartet ala .. milt jackson
much respect and jah bless
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We've been studying Ed Saindons tune 'Life's Blessing' for a few weeks now. Here's a simple chord melody arrangement of the tune to check out. (It's attached below)
I've left it very simple, you can add some rhythm where needed as well as listen to the other versions on the site and get ideas.
For me a tune like this is a study in chord voicings. This is a very un-standard (meaning not like a Gershwin tune) tune. Only a couple ii Vs, the harmony moving in other ways. So it's a chance to work on chord voicings in a slightly different setting.
Who is Dana?
Here's a 4 part lesson on some concepts of chordal playing.
So who is Marie-Noelle ?
Thomas James Mackay
Born in 1967, in Oakland, Nebraska, Thomas Mackay is a native of the Midwest. He started his musical studies at the early age of five in piano and percussion. Mr. Mackay has mentored under Gordon Stout and Bill Molenhof, and has performed with David Valdez, Rob Scheps, Clark Terry, Terry Haggerty, Merle Saunders, Three Leg Torso, and Martin Fiero. Mr. Mackay was a percussionist with the Casper Symphony and timpanist with the Grand Forks Symphony. His vibraphone led trios and quartets have appeared at the
I was listening to the tune Baladhi. When the guitar takes a solo Rudresh accompanies him. It was really cool. I learn alot from things like that. Because I think sometimes, ok that's my left hand and i can see how simply i can accompany myself.
I want everything as simple as i can get it. I don't always do that, but that's what's in my head.
If you haven't checked out Rudresh, you should take a moment. It's pretty crazy and very interesting music with an Indian influence. Deep sh*&.
Hi
Just thought I'd share an arrangement I did for a college percussion major student last year.
Its Piazolla's Libertango which many vibes workshop members have expressed a liking of his music so I thought I'd share this.
Its for 5 octave marimba and vibes. Please let me know what you think on davekemp@tpg.com.au
Cheers,
Dave Kemp
Who is Tjaco?
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Ok here I go:
First of all, the drummer in me was very early and I was hitting a tambourine along with musicians in my house when I was only 3 years old. My mother and Father where both musicians. My mother still sings, but my father hasn't played guitar or sung in a long time.
Who is Tiffoo?