all-levels

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This section deals with the first part of Caravan.
C7 for 6 bars then Fmin
But I broke this into small chunks to work on the basics of the A sections.
We talk about using the Alt scale on a 7th chord to get to the minor. You can also use what's called a Spanish Phrygian

Sometimes on the A section people play C7b9 to Dbmaj9 for the 6 bars and then resolve to Fmin

This is my transcription of Sonny Stitt's recording of the great standard. He plays some beautiful lines on melody and solo I get slightly ahead at times and thats a learning curve in itself, Ive learned so much from this project. Thanks in advance for listening.

For me the ability to phrase on the vibraphones is essential to communicating one's musical message. Nuance of attack, length of notes, dynamics within 2,3 or 4 notes, combining legato, staccato within a phrase, varying space within ideas; all these nuances are tools and when used musically, give your message life and depth. I love working on these concepts using changes to standards or just playing free. I've chosen rhythm changes here because they're familiar, and a medium swing feel. Swinging eighth notes are also a way to phrase lines.

I’ll Remember April in Bb using my Mallet Kat and Boss RC-3 loop pedal as accompaniment.

Steve Roehm Vibes
JT Bates Drums
Chris Bates Bass

A moment underneath my deck in Minnesota this past fall.
We're playing a tune of mine called "Cluster Cuss". I'm joined by the
amazing Bates brothers.

Steve Roehm Vibes
JT Bates Drums
Chris Bates Bass

A moment underneath my deck in Minnesota this past fall.
We're playing a tune of mine called "Cluster Cuss". I'm joined by the
amazing Bates brothers.

Hey everyone,

I'm starting a new series on solo vibes arranging, where in the first part, I'll give an arrangement in the form of sheet music, and in the second part, I'll walk through it, note by note, explaining why and how I'm picking voicings, textures, etc. I hope this gives everyone ideas on arranging tunes on their own, as well as giving a tangible arrangement to play on gigs or for practice.

As this is the second part on "Easy to Love," I'll be posting an explanation video.

Here's a short clip of me playing the 18th etude from David Friedman's Vibraphone book. Please excuse the unintended cluster at the beginning of the 4 mallet section!