Hi everyone,

I was wondering for a while about posting again some things here to get some feedback from you guys... But you know how it is, you always think you can do a better take and eventually don't post anything or get discouraged...
So this time I took a different approach : this is one of my first attempts to play this tune, and as I am just starting building up the arrangement, I thought it would be a good idea to get an early feedback from other vibes player. This way I could then work on achieving a better version, by intergrating all your constructive feedback !

Ok, stop, freeze. What's the last vibe cd you listened to???

For me it's Jim Hart's Narrada. Guys were talking about him in the shout box so I put him on while I was folding clothes. Great stuff! He's a great player.

Your turn.

Here's a lesson on taking voicings and outlining them to make lines.

Hi !
Here is a first version of "vince Guaraldi" composed by Tony...
After few (hurmmMMM) hour of practice...
I find it a very difficult.. theme is not easy and it's very difficult for me to improvise and comp at the same time too...
Actually, It's the challenge not raised...
But perhaps I'm going to find some advice here, to help me there..

Tony, some advice for the comping&soloing at the same time in this tune ? and perhaps for the fluidity of the theme ( soft baguettes would help me I think..)

Thanks :)
MIS

Hey guys, I jus ran across a post by Tony called Think Like a Drummer. Great post that I think has varying views and open for discussion. I entered Berklee way back as a drummer (was a Buddy Rich fanatic) and was lucky enough to study with the great Alan Dawson. I saw Gary play with the Mike Gibbs big band at a school concert. Had never seen the vibes before. Gary did a short solo on Keith Jarrett's Grow Your Own and that was one of those "wow" moments for me. Took up vibes starting with a beginning mallet class with Gary. Talk about being fortunate.

Sorry to get all cheezy, but there are some players on this site doing cool stuff.
There are some really talented players here!

I'm amazed because I've seen some of these guys for almost 5 years now. I've seen the progress and what can happen if you just pick up the sticks and practice on the instrument.

I'm truly inspired tonight. Right on guys!

Great lesson for beginning vibe players as well!