Hello. I'm a newbie with a grip question.

I'm planning to purchase my first set of vibes in a few days and begin learning to play.

I've got pretty small hands and, after decades working at a computer keyboard, I have developed a tendency towards tendonitis in the fingers.

Plus, I have some weakness and lack of flexibility in my right thumb and right ring finger.

I'd like to try learning with 4 mallets first. That seems to offer greater musical possibilities. If that doesn't work out, I figure I can always fall back to using 2 mallets.

Oh man! I found this old vid with my friend Norbert on vibes. This is one of his tunes, though the vid focuses more here on the incredible flutist "Magic Malik". The band's name was "Groove Gang"... Not too wrong huh? Enjoy!

Here's a lesson on a cool cycle idea.

Hey Everybody,

Just wanted to share this. My gig from last saturday is already on youtube. And here I'm pretty well featured, so I guess this would be good to share. This is a great band to play in and she's going well. Big plans for coming year, so I'll keep you guys posted.

TJ

This is my buddy Alex and one of the pieces he's going to perform at the vibraphone festival in Romania.

I think it's a really cool piece!

I'm playing in a beautiful theatre tomorrow night here in Romania. I have a great band and am having a good time!

Here's a 360 degree photo, click and hold and move the image.

Guys, here's one more from the session at the house. It's an old classic called Basin Street Blues. Billy sounds beautiful. It's a gas just to comp for him. I'm doing the four to the bar Freddie Green thing which works perfectly for this tune.