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Forum Topic: Why it is hard to sight-read on mallet instruments...

I did a session the other day where I had to double a very specific part. It seemed like an easy pattern, but it changed in subtle ways over time. I was presented with 2 charts: one was a straight printout of the part - no repeats, lots of funny 16ths notes & rests, 6-pages long. The other, a chord-chart that showed the form (AAB, etc.). Even though the musicians involved were experienced pros, nobody spent much time on the chart. This is a very common situation now, as so much music originates out of computer files.

Renken/Renken Duo - Latin It Groove (Hauke Renken)

Hi,

this is a video of a piece i wrote for the emil richards rattle mallet. I needed some repertoire for the duo work with my sister Greta. Its a lot of fun when she starts to comp me on the vibes. Greta is always very nervous, when we play this tune, but i think she did and does it great! (its always a lot of fun for the audience, too) ;)

Let me know what you think about this tune.

greetings, Hauke

Florian Poser: CONCERTO No.3 for VIBRAPHONE & ORCHESTRA

Hi,

this are 3 links to the 3 movements of my CONCERTO No.3 for VIBRAPHONE & ORCHESTRA:

• 1st movement: Allegro vivace

• 2nd movement: Tango habanera

• 3rd movement: Allegro assai

Don't be surprised if the written vibraphone part is in some places different from what you hear! As indicated it is improvised here and there.