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I always try and play a version of the tune I'm doing a lesson on. My 2024 version of Israel is here.Here's a lesson on Israel. I know I've put up lessons in the past. Well I didn't think of until I started doing the lessons. Maybe I cover…
8 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
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I always try and put up a version of the tune I'm doing a lesson on! It helps ME! I think I'll keep playing it and record another version in a few days.Look for the lesson on Israel if I forget to put the link below. You can like in the…
8 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
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Dampening Techniques - Using Common Tones Pt. 1 by Behn Gillece
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See attached fileYou learn it. Better if you memorize it. Know each chord you are playing. I.E. if in the 3rd bar of the tune you see Eb G Bb and D, that is NOT and Ebmaj7 chord. It's a Cmin9 chord. Get it? Look at the changes if you need…
8 months 4 weeks ago - 0 comments
Damper on a M55G
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Hi, I am really new to vibes so if it is a stupid question sorry for that :-) I bought a M55G (ok, I am a beginner, but it was a long dream...). The mechanics of the new instrument is lovely except the dampening. The upper register is not…
7 years ago - 20 comments
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9 months ago - 0 comments
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Check out this video. I hope all this makes sense to you guys and that you can start using some of these ideas. Any questions post them here! If a couple people wanted a class on it, I would gladly do it. Let's say minimum 3 people post…
9 months 1 week ago - 0 comments
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I made a cool play along and made a sort of etude. It's a chance for you guys to play over 2 simple chords and play some 4 mallet stuff and some lines. I will make a video and talk about the etude very soon. But play this, learn this. Play…
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Hello!  First-time vibes & marimba owner here, both of the ~1960s Jenco 3-octave variety with the foldable legs.   I've done a bit of work on both to reduce buzz / rattle / ringing / squeaking with some success but have a few questions…
9 months 1 week ago - 5 comments
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Rock-a bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody - Vibraphone Solo by David Kovins
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Can you play this? With a metronome, make it swing and play the rhythyms? Go as slow as you want to!!!! But once you get it down, work on the speed. Also, IMHO, don't use it as a reading exercise. Memorize it. Can you play it in another…
9 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
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I'm just talking about the tune, I'm getting Sentimental Over You. Talking about how I would practice it and how I would approach it. I played two solos with hi hat. One fast and one slow, they will follow with the transcription! Check…
9 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
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9 months 2 weeks ago - 0 comments
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(This is Tony) I'm posting this for John Piper - I learned so much from watching this. This will benefit so many of you guys I think! Let me know what you think. You want more of these? 
11 months 1 week ago - 2 comments
Comping
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Lessons on comping.
13 years 3 months ago - 1 comments
Lesson Plans
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Here are all the lesson plans. If you're having trouble figuring out something to practice look here for ideas.
13 years 3 months ago - 1 comments
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Here's an in depth study of the tune Stella By Starlight. It's an intermediate/advanced lesson that covers ways to study Stella as well as other tunes.
15 years 6 months ago - 1 comments
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This is a 4 mallet etude. It's the head to the tune Beautiful Love. This etude will give you some ideas of how to accompany yourself when playing a head. The great thing about accompanying yourself when playing a head is that the melody…
15 years 1 month ago - 4 comments
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9 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
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Short etude, but should be a little bit of a challenge. 
9 months 3 weeks ago - 0 comments
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For anyone exploring diminished scales, some basic ideas to work with.
10 months 2 weeks ago - 1 comments
Che Ro Kee
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Here's my final version of CHE RO KEE The etude is here:http://www.vibesworkshop.com/story/cherokee-etude-aka-suicide-etude/ton…
5 years 11 months ago - 21 comments
Blues For Jay
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This is a great blues from a great album, Jimmy Smith - The Organ Grinder
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1 year 4 months ago - 4 comments
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