I find it interesting that one person gets credit for something and then as you look deeper into it you find others doing the same thing. You might think the Wright Bros invented the plane and then you look around and find others around the world doing the same thing. In fact sometimes the guy who got there first doesn't get the credit.

When I heard this I thought sounds like Gary Burton. But it's Mike Mainieri. Also for me the next track up was Gary Burton playing General Mojo's Well Laid Plan. Still sounded like Mainieri for a moment then it was obvious it was Gary.

I think this is so well written for the instruments! Some times I hear composed or arranged pieces and think that the composer really doesn't know the instrument.

This is a classical piece. I really think the Anders Kopel understands the instruments. I don't know much about the classical repertoire for the vibes so bare with me. However I thought this was great playing, MEMORIZED(!!!) and composed well.

Wow! Someone I think put some time into this.

It's a great bluesy solo that looks messy on paper! Great job writing all that down. I don't know if I would even know how to write it all down!

Check out the PDF for the info. Simple 2 5 1 exercise through cycle of 4ths.

Moving scales, arpeggios, licks, little pieces of a tune is a great exercise for your brain and your musical 'overview' of things. In other words just get used to seeing things in different places. This doesn't matter what level you are at.

If you don't know what to do, then use 4ths. Move a little something every time you practice in a few different keys. A lick, a nursery rhyme, a jingle, a holiday song. Just do it. It will pay off later. Spend about 10 minutes in it.

A classic and lovely ballad by George Gershwin

This is the second video featuring my new leather headed mallets, completely unlike the rattan/ball/yarn designs of the day. Still getting used to the touch and feel of them, but encouraged by the possibilities.