Some late night thoughs about practicing, and time and not time.

Post any questions for Mario (Alternate Mode) below.

More Dampening! Feel free to post questions for Mario from Alternate Mode

Check out the Dampening on the Mallet Kat.

A Cool Ad that Gustavo posted - Tony Miceli

This is a pretty big marimba group! I can't imagine anything like this today with young students! - Tony Miceli

I'm sure someone out there has done some research on classic vibraphones, maybe even with some pictures. I kind of know the basic history of the instrument (actually Wikipedia has a surprisingly thorough vibraphone history...I would love to know who posted it). But, in particular, there are some legendary vibraphone designs that I have always been curious about. One was known as the Deagan Imperial. Milt Jackson played the Imperial for many years, the first half of his career.

im a true believe that the more the student practices ii V I progression and is able to recognize the progression on the fly, this will enable the player to play in most situations. Many times at jam session ive not known the head or did but not not well enough to play with the other players. so ill lay back and listen the the the form first, then the key, and then listen for turnarounds or odd changes, accidentals ect. once i have an idea where it is going ill dive in.

this play along is a cycle i use when practicing the ii V I progression ...

Joe's video from his Birthday get together with Dana.