I was practicing something and played a minor 7th chord. It reminded my of a tune by Billy Joel called "James" from the Turnstiles album, played on a Rhodes Piano. I thought it might sound good on vibes, so I started working on it. The backing track is the basic "Light Rock" style from Band-in-a-Box, with just the bass, drums and strings track. Here is one chorus from my practice session tonight.

Barry

Hello everyone. It's Marie. I saw that new version that Darrin posted of this beautiful tune... adding the angelic voices of his daughters! Omg! So beautiful!!! (to have the full story, just go to the "check this out" link). But he very descreetly added an mp3 file to his original post...

So I felt like posting this version appart for you guys not to miss it... Wow...

I recently had a vibe hang for my students at my house. Here's a quick photo from the session. I'm lucky to have some great and talented students!

In November, after my interview in PAS Percussive Notes mag, I posted that I would celebrate this little achievement by posting a video of me playing Joe Locke's solo on Satellite, which was featured in the same issue...

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I finally could record a this tune I'm working on since a while now (well when I find some mn to practice). I'm sure the time between my practice sessions were productive in many ways...

This could be my 'very late' final on the Chords & Harmony Festival, where I mainly could only work on a stride first approach.

Still many mistakes, but I felt like getting 'back on my feet' more or less all the same, so I decided to post it anyway.

Enjoy! - M

This video demonstrates using the half-whole diminished scale over dominants.

Does anyone play or has played a Bergerault VU ? Is it a quality vibe with good tone ? How does it compare say with an M55 ? Thanks, N.

This video is incredible I think in many ways, huh?

As a novice, rock / blues rhythm guitarist (who has always loved, and wished he could play jazz), I was searching around on YouTube, looking for 'Vince Guaraldi' in an attempt to play along with 'Christmas Time Is Here', my absolute favorite Holiday number.

I come across this mind numbing performance by this rockin' roll looking guy, who is really tearing it up, kicking it hard .. Playing all parts himself, including this awesome ongoing solo that rings right out. Truly rocking right out ... all on ... a Vibraphone!?!?! Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai all rolled into one.

Hi, I'm considering getting my first set of vibes. A guitarist for past 10 years, I've always loved the sound of the vibes. Ive found a 20 yr old set of mussier 75 pro century vibes for sale. They are cited as being in excellent condition and fully playable. Is this a good set to buy to get me up and playing ? thanks for any information and/or suggestions.