Come on have a sense of humor!

Marie I think Mike needs to be yelled at!

There are a few teaching and practice techniques that I have questioned for years, and I wonder what other folks here at the site would have to say. I am primarily self-taught as a vibist and somewhat self-taught as an improviser. Therefore, I developed my approach to practicing and learning pretty much on instinct: whatever felt right, whatever seemed to be the most natural, became my way of doing things.

hands!!!!

Here's an interesting interview of Ruth Underwood, the early Zappa mallet player (with Zappa's son too). I love the passionate way she speaks of the music, the composer and the development of the instrument to large bands and "loud modern" music. Btw, I didn't know Zappa was originally a percusionnist! And not more that Chester Thompson had worked with him!
Enjoy!
- M
PS: more on Youtube from this link.

If you're thinking of coming to one of our workshops they are filling up. I got a call from Harvey Price that the Delaware workshop is 3/4s full!

Also the Ireland workshop is a small one and there's a few spots left there as well. Let us know if you're planning on attending so we can hold your spot!

Hi all,

Here's a new etude that focuses on mallet independence. Pdf is attached. Enjoy!

Behn

Scales & lines, chords & changes, phrasing & modes, oh my!

I feel a bit like the lion in The Wizard of Oz ;-) I have been sifting through the site for a few days and I have had some success at trying to learn online. I am a beginner and I know what I do not know, which is a start. I could use a recommendation for a book on the fundamentals of music theory as it relates to my level of (or absence of) knowledge of playing the vibes. Any suggestions?

When i saw this i was in awe!