Solo Playing Tips - Part 1 - Gary Burton

The part that's really sticking with me after a day of thinking about this lesson is how the audience "hears" the melody and accompaniment. This is what I like to call the "third ear" that's out in the audience somewhere, and perhaps on piano it's a little easier since that instrument is more spread out. But the point about keeping the volume a little higher on the melody is well-taken since it's true that the audience's ear is drawn first to the melody.

The analogy of the melody line to Sarah Vaughan is really interesting, since one doesn't normally think of playing a mallet instrument line in her style. But it makes perfect sense, and if I never really heard that connection before - I sure do now.

totally awesome! Thanks Gary!

as my dad used to say:thank you,thank you,and thank you!

This lesson alone is worth the months of subscription I've already paid. When Gary played at my university you could hear a pin drop, and everyone was literally on the edge of their seats. The guy is a frickin Jedi, and yet I'm 'hanging out' with him here!!!

Is mine the only mind who's blown?

Thank you very much Gary.

-Todd

Yes, thanks you Gary to be what you are and to share it with everybody

Gracias vibesworkshop por existir !