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Chord Voicings are attached
12 years ago - 2 comments
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One side of technique seems to be about faster harder and louder. On most gigs I do there's at least one tunes per set, usually that require fast loud and hard. People talk about these tempos and volumes as being unmusical, but I don't…
12 years ago - 3 comments
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A lot of percussionists showed up last night to see Gary and Chick and the string quartet. There were about 60 of them from 2 different schools. University of Delaware and Temple. A few stuck around for a photo.
12 years ago - 3 comments
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Marie suggested me to record a tune with the metronome. Sorry for the singing and tss tss stuff. I'm desperately trying to eliminate this in my playing without any result. When I shut my mouth, ideas don't come .... Wierd !
12 years ago - 4 comments
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I have been looking for a while, unsuccessully, so I thought I should widen my search to include all of you here. I love my Musser instruments, but recently I have decided that I also really want a Deagan to play that sound in some…
12 years ago - 2 comments
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Some baroque stuff from one of the foremost french composer of 17th century. I love his music. I didn't transcribed. I play by ear. Working on ear training and harmonisation. Good practice ! ;o )
12 years ago - 5 comments
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Here's a funny out take from the video session Christos did at my house. He's not only a great player but he's a funny guy also!
12 years ago - 7 comments
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Hello Nico, Have you ever considered supplying wider pedals ( in a DIY kit ) for MUSSER M55s and M48s ?
12 years ago - 2 comments
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VibesWorkshop people!! This Wednesday, November 14 the Millersville University Percussion Ensemble will premiere Tony's composition "WEISS GUY" dedicated to Steve Weiss. Through many rehearsals, rewrites, and student input I think the…
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12 years ago - 3 comments
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One more for my accordion/guitar jam. I worked on this a couple of years ago but I think this one is much better, with some ideas from Behn's licks. Question: How do I sound less choppy on the solos (e.g from 2:09 on)? I think the head…
12 years ago - 5 comments
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inspired by patrice cool version i searched on youtube for a playalong and found this one.it´s slow but fun anyway to play over. the playalong link is here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm9wX0AZ0P8&feature=player_embedded
12 years ago - 1 comments
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Hello fellow vibists, I'll be leading a group of Berklee faculty for a performance on Saturday, January 5th at the 4th Annual JEN (Jazz Education Network) conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The group will feature Matt Marvuglio - flute,…
12 years ago - 1 comments
Gary and me.
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Me with the man himself.
12 years ago - 5 comments
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Enjoy Rusty Burge's Group "Samba Jazz Syndicate" performing Jobim's "Chovendo Na Roseira". Barry
12 years ago - 4 comments
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Well...it's been a busy start of the month, and Afro Blue took a seat on the backburner when I had to learn new music for jazz ensemble very quickly (concert coming this Friday already!). Over the past week and half I've listened to Afro…
12 years ago - 0 comments
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Hey everyone, Here's some info on the December Good Vibes radio program, the first and only broadcast program totally dedicated to the vibraphone (marimba and xylophone included). I've got a minor holiday thing going on for December with…
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Trying to follow the advices that Dave,Tony, Behn and Rusty gave me in my previous post . Do you know another place where you can be coached by masters like these cats ?! I'don't. Probably cause there isn't. Lucky guys we are ! Soooo ....…
12 years ago - 2 comments
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Here's an exercise I used to do. Play it fast, hard and loud. That's the key. Sounds a little like a Steve Reich piece. Build up speed, play each pattern longer, etc. etc. etc. Stamina.
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Trying to follow the advices that Dave,Tony, Behn and Rusty gave me in my previous post . Do you know another place where you can be coached by masters like these cats ?! I'don't. Probably cause there isn't. Lucky guys we are ! Soooo ....…
12 years ago - 5 comments
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Gary Burton and Chick Corea played here in Philly last night with the Brooklyn String Quartet. Of course it was incredible. They opened up with Chick's tune Love Castle, which was very beautiful. They also played the arrangement of Chega…
12 years ago - 1 comments
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Hey Everybody, Just wanted to share this. My gig from last saturday is already on youtube. And here I'm pretty well featured, so I guess this would be good to share. This is a great band to play in and she's going well. Big plans for…
12 years ago - 3 comments
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| Man what a wonderful journey! It all started this Monday evening in Paris at the "New Morning". French vibist Franck Tortiller (vibes/marimba) and his trio (d-bass/drum) had a very special guest as Mike Mainieri. The quartet form gave…
12 years ago - 4 comments
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