Vibraphone

Just came across this article on practicing jazz by violinist Christian Howes: http://christianhowes.com/2009/10/29/perfect-practice/

Part of what he talks about is practicing what you struggle with rather than what you sound good playing. Of course we all know this is what we SHOULD be doing, but I at least find myself avoiding the hard stuff constantly, just like he describes his students doing. I try to fight myself and practice things I'm not as comfortable with, like harmonies rather than melodies, but it is a long, hard battle!

Interesting sound treatment of experimental vibraphone music.
All the sounds come from vibraphone, some had electroacoustic treatment, some are "dry".
Enjoy

I love her playing. I've posted Dafna's playing on the site before. I think this is fantastic.

hello all my vibe family, since 2008 ive been a member of this site and have blogged a history of chronic health issues related to my hands. This Saturday im very pleased to announce on of the first gigs ive done since ive been diagnosed with ciliac desease in april of this year. Since 1987 ive been constantly dealing with hand problems and push thru touring performing and recording session for many years. In 2008 i had to give up playing vibes all together, and now with a strict new diet and lifestyle changes i am back on the vibes full time.

Hey guys keep your eyes open for a used m55. I need one for the University of the Arts.

I'll take this down once I get one.

Guys, check Dana out! Killlllling. I have watched this about 20 times since last night when I first discovered it. The tenors sound great, too.

Here's me playing David Friedman's Dampening Etude #5, I openly welcome all comments, criticisms and pointers.

Thanks,
Denzell

Definitely worthy of the chops festival. This is a very hard etude I wrote and worked on. I couldn't play it now, but here's the video where I once upon a time played it.

Ok, I think we've really worked hard on solo playing. I mean it's obvious some of us have and I assume some of you are working and not posting. Who knows though if you don't post. But I think those of us active on the site have gotten a lot out of all.

So let's start the Chops Festival. Etudes, exercises and more. Things that will help us build our technique.

Oh My God! That is soooo sweet!!! Thank you so much guys!!! :o)