Getting into the last few etudes. This one has some really cool harmonic stuff. I tried to be mindful of the dynamics and phrasing, but I did intentionally leave out a ritardando in the middle section because I wasn't quite hearing it.

By Jake Chapman

Hey everyone, just a fun little transposition thing on Stella to practice playing in weird keys. Basically going down a minor third each chorus, but I explained more on Tony's recent post. Practicing in minor 3rds is, IMO, a much better way to practice than going in 4ths or chromatically. It makes you uncomfortable and gets you out of habits.

Here is the video I shared at the vibe coffeehouse hang today.

This was my first time participating in a sound bath experience. This recording features three clips that I edited together from what was a much longer session in a tunnel in Prospect Park featuring flute, vibes, cello, and vocals with looping.

Feedback welcome - hopefully I will be doing this more! :)

Well his birthday was yesterday, but close enough.

Side note -- playing Monk tunes is a great way to work on your one-handed minor 2nd intervals.

Here is my solo vibes arrangement of Black Orpheus in c minor. More keys coming soon. Head/Solo/Head/Out

I tried to add some chords in my solo. I definitely need to practice that more.

Jack,

Talk about this and what is happening.