Vibraphone Methods

Dampening Studies

$28.00$32.00

Dampening Studies is the first book to fully unravel the intricacies of dampening and pedaling on the vibraphone. With a foreword by master vibraphonist David Friedman, the reader is guided through a comprehensive method for dampening on the vibraphone, including 16 etudes of progressive difficulty and varying style. Foundational dampening techniques are thoroughly explored alongside lesser-known and even novel ones, with each technique presented in a practical and musical way.

Dampening Studies is the first book to fully unravel the intricacies of dampening and pedaling on the vibraphone. With a foreword by master vibraphonist David Friedman, the reader is guided through a comprehensive method for dampening on the vibraphone, including 16 etudes of progressive difficulty and varying style. Foundational dampening techniques are thoroughly explored alongside lesser-known and even novel ones, with each technique presented in a practical and musical way.

Jazz Vibraphone: Journey to Artistry – Vol. 1: Technique and Language

$56.00$65.00

The first installment of an ambitious three-volume series.  Presented as a collection of personal and musical notes, lectures, transcriptions, lessons, and exercises accumulated over many years, master vibraphonist, Giovanni Perin shares his musical journey to help players gain a holistic understanding of the vibraphone from history to theory, technique, and beyond.

The first installment of an ambitious three-volume series.  Presented as a collection of personal and musical notes, lectures, transcriptions, lessons, and exercises accumulated over many years, master vibraphonist, Giovanni Perin shares his musical journey to help players gain a holistic understanding of the vibraphone from history to theory, technique, and beyond.

Seven Songs For Vibraphone

$37.00$43.00

Serving as an incredible vehicle for improvisation studies for both students and teachers, Seven Songs for Vibraphone is a diverse collection of performance-ready songs, each written in a different style and purposefully designed to highlight specific musical and technical concepts.  While educational in nature, the songs are still relatable and fun and can be performed anywhere from street to stage.  Supplemental practices material from contributing editor Andrew Richardson enrich the book with a wealth of knowledge giving players the freedom to express and improvise effortlessly.

Serving as an incredible vehicle for improvisation studies for both students and teachers, Seven Songs for Vibraphone is a diverse collection of performance-ready songs, each written in a different style and purposefully designed to highlight specific musical and technical concepts.  While educational in nature, the songs are still relatable and fun and can be performed anywhere from street to stage.  Supplemental practices material from contributing editor Andrew Richardson enrich the book with a wealth of knowledge giving players the freedom to express and improvise effortlessly.