Here I talk about playing a ballad and one way to keep the momentum going.

Posted here also is also a lead sheet. I arranged the first A section. I'd love to see someone do the rest.

I have a pdf, a .mus file and an xml file that should work for programs other than Finale.

part 2

blackbird and bluesette

Here’s a technique I use called “hammers” – it’s a guitar embellishment technique that works nice on the vibe, giving a sort of note bending effect.

Early Gary Burton records such as “country roads” show him using this “sound”- that’s how I learned of it

It’s one of those “sounds” you use sparingly. The audio here is pretty lo-fi but you’ll get the idea

Part 1 shows the technique
Part 2 shows the technique used over Blackbird, and Bluesette

A tritone splits the octave in half. A very common sound are major triads between the tritone split. In other words, F maj and then B maj. This lesson talks about that relationship.

Hi all!

John Hollenbeck's newest release "Rainbow Jimmies" The Music of John Hollenbeck is a great CD! I've been listenning to it non-stop these past days!

I thought that it would be a good idea for you to check it out because besides the fact that it is full of great compositions, it features a vibes player: Matt Moran.

Please check it out at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/hollenbeckj

Hi all!

I got mail today - Tony sent me his CD's!

Vibesworkshop and Tony rock!

Cheers Stefan

Stefan Gets Tony's CDS

Hello, this is my 7/8 version of billys "just the way u are" on solo vibes...hope u like it

tarik

Hello everyone,

It may have taken awhile, but we recently finalized the design for my new signature model mallet from Vic Firth.

A quick video of a way to practice getting your Brazilian comping together.