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	Vibraphone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The vibraphone, sometimes called the vibraharp or simply the vibes, is a musical instrument in the percussion family.
		It is similar in appearance to the xylophone, although the vibraphone uses metal bars instead of the wooden bars on the xylophone.
		The vibraphone was invented in the United States in 1921.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vibraphone (885 words)

	Vibraphone
		The vibraphone is a descendent of the African xylophone, of the marimba found in Guatemala and Mexico and of instruments of the gamelan
		The vibraphone also has a sustain pedal like a piano that when depressed allows the notes to ring until the pedal is lifted again.
		The vibraphone originally got its name because it has a motor that turns metal discs, called pulsators, located under the bars at the openings of the resonators or tubes.
	www.jazzvibe.com /vibraphone/vibe2.html (225 words)

	Extended Techniques for Vibraphone
		Vibraphone bars possess not only the fundamental tone of a given pitch (that is, the "written" note of a bar), but also the partials, or harmonics of that note.
		To bend a note on the vibraphone, one needs a "normal" vibraphone mallet (cord- or yarn-wrapped), and a hard mallet (with a mallet head made of hard rubber or plastic, or a very hard wrapped mallet head - although this technique is difficult to execute with a wrapped mallet).
		A vibraphone bar may be manipulated with a string instrument bow (almost always a bass bow, whose size is better suited to this use than a 'cello, viola, or violin bow).
	www.malletjazz.com /lessons/ext_tech.html (954 words)

	Solo Vibraphone - Myths and Misconceptions
		Unaccompanied vibraphone performance is not only valuable in its own right, but even those players who have no wish to perform solo, will reap benefits when performing with a full rhythm section, if they take even a little bit of time to try solo playing (if only in the practice room).
		Certainly, when it comes to the vibraphone, the use of four mallets opens up many textural possibilities not possible with only two, but it is not a prerequisite.
		Obviously, the vibraphone doesn't have as many notes as a piano (88 on a piano, vs. 37 on a three-octave vibraphone), and unless someone develops a viable ten-mallet technique, pianists are always going to have more fingers available to them than a vibraphonist will have mallets.
	www.malletjazz.com /lessons/solovibe.html (1176 words)

	vibraphone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Adams’ line of vibraphones for Pearl are carefully researched and developed and the company is expanding rapidly due to the success of its outstanding products.
		The Adams Orchestra Vibraphone VC200 is engineered with quality features such as aluminum alloy bars for superb sound and a height adjustable durable frame with sturdy wheels and brakes and an optional damping pedal.
		Marcon is an innovative manufacturing company that is genuinely interested in hearing from players of vibraharps because their mission is not to just make top quality percussion instruments but to think about the specific needs of each percussionist who uses them.
	www.drum-sets-now.com /zz-vibraphone.html (300 words)

	Vibraphone
		The normal range of the vibraphone is f4 to f7 (f to f''').
		This instrument is regarded as one of the two ancestors of the vibraphone.
		A piece especially composed for vibraphones and marimbaphones is "concert for vibraphone, marimbaphone and orchestra", that was written by Darius Milhaud, a French composer.
	www.saxer.net /vibraphone.html (936 words)

	Solo - Vibraphone
		Leyenda has since become known by some as the “quintessential Spanish guitar piece.” The vibraphone, due to its capability to sustain chords, execute independent melodic lines and arpeggios, and effect harmonics, is particularly suitable for realizing a guitar-influenced version of Albeniz’ original prelude for piano.
		A great exploration of the prolific sound qualities of the vibraphone, this work was inspired by the images of large ice "Floes" and the reflections of these giant ice statues on the surrounding waters.
		The first movement is an exploration of the technical and sonoric possibilities of the instrument; the second is a tonally centric, jazz influenced aria which involves some challenging four-mallet polyphony.
	www.honeyrock.net /solo-v.htm (931 words)

	Encyclopedia of Organ Stops (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Each bar is equipped with a resonator, and the entire stop may be equipped with a fan-type tremulant.
		Vibraphone 4', Choir (Celesta with tremulant?); City Hall, Hull, England; Forster & Andrews 1911.
		Vibraphone 8', Main Great, Main Swell, Main Choir; The Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA; Kilgen 1930.
	www.organstops.org /v/Vibraphone.html (87 words)

	Vienna Symphonic Library
		The onomatopoeic name vibraphone refers to the instrument’s vibrating sound and is derived from the Latin vibrare (= vibrate, tremble) and the Greek phoné (= sound).
		The vibraphone is the most mechanically complex and sophisticated of all mallet instruments.
		The new instrument, which combines melodic and harmonic characteristics, quickly became a firm favorite with jazz and dance bands and from 1945 succeeded in establishing itself in art music too.
	www.vsl.co.at /en-us/70/3196/3204/3206/5737.vsl (209 words)

	vibraphone - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
		Hal Leonard Jazz Vibraphone: Etudes In The Style Of The Masters (Book/Cd)
		This DVD features the music and the life of the man who virtually invented the vibraphone as a jazz instrument, in an astounding career that spanned 7...
		Hangs from the bar post of a marimba, vibraphone or xylophone and holds a full complement of mallets and sticks.
	www.shopping.com /xGS-vibraphone (790 words)

	Bar Methods
		It is an excellent work for developing mallet independence on the vibraphone, and is a light, lyrical piece in a conservative style, featuring triads and seventh-chords.
		This excellent collection of over 30 transcriptions for vibraphone requires four-mallet technique for all works and ranges in difficulty from relatively simple to moderately difficult.
		These 14 etudes may actually be played on marimba, vibraphone, or even xylophone, but will perhaps sound best on marimba.
	www.xs4all.nl /~marcz/BarMethods.1.html (1705 words)

	Vibraphone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		It consists of metal bars arranged in the manner of a piano keyboard, and it is sounded by means of soft mallets.
		Usually the vibraphone has a three octave range of f to f'''.
		Some vibraphones have an extended range from c to f'''.
	www.music.vt.edu /musicdictionary/textv/Vibraphone.html (73 words)

	The First Xylophone and Vibraphone Players
		The stunning result was this uniquely designed instrument, dubbed the "King George" Model, featuring all brass construction with heavy, solid brass resonators which produce a distinctive, rich sound.
		Because this vibraphone was specifically designed for Hampton, his name appears on the Deagan plaque on the front panel of the instrument.
		Lionel Hampton was pictured with this vibraphone on numerous occasions, especially while playing with Benny Goodman.
	www.lionelhampton.nl /firstvibraphoneplayers.html (1886 words)

	Vibraphone Microphone Content - Vibraphone Microphone Facts
		For vibraphonists because of the size of the vibraphone, two microphones are usually used to amplify or record the instrument a single microphone usually will not provide even coverage.
		Or near coincident stereo omnidirectional microphone arrangements augmented with spot microphones both the vibraphone and marimba were recorded using three omnidirectional.
		At age six gary began studying marimba and vibraphone and his first instrument was a musser student model is fairly flexible regarding choice of microphone.
	www.microphone-shopper.info /vibraphone-microphone.html (1198 words)

	Ray Alexander - Jazz Vibist
		He later switched to vibes (the vibraphone) and worked with George Shearing, Charlie Barnet, Bill Evans, Anita O'Day, Mel Lewis; all in all, a "who's who" of jazz.
		Ray also worked with his own quartet in renowned jazz clubs such as Birdland, the Embers, Basin Street East, etc. In the early '70's he joined with Mousey Alexander to form "Alexanders the Great", a quartet which was booked frequently at the new Half Note uptown, as well as many other clubs and concerts.
		The musicians are Ray on vibraphone, Kenny Barron on piano, Warren Vaché, Jr.
	www.quickchange.com /ray_alexander (440 words)

	Vibraphone Amplification - K&K Sound
		This system is designed for 3 octave vibraphones and can be custom fit to almost any vibraphone model on the market at no extra charge.
		This audio vibraphone pickup system is the perfect solution for the economy minded vibraphone player.
		This audio vibraphone pickup system is based on the same transducers and technology as the system above but it comes with collapsible collecting rails to perfectly compliment the Musser or Yamaha Traveler vibraphone models.
	www.kksound.com /vibesystem.html (452 words)

	Steve Yeager - Published Music
		A medium grade four mallet vibraphone solo suitable for high school performance.
		A written vibraphone solo section is included with optional chord changes for improvisation.
		"Bachanova is scored for vibraphone and a low-A marimba, and four-mallet technique is required for each performer.
	www.steveyeager.com /music.html (748 words)

	Lionel Hampton & The Man and his Music
		Lionel Hampton (vibraphone and vocal), Buster Bailey (clarinet), Johnny Hodges (alto sax),
		Lionel Hampton (vibraphone and vocal), Irving Randolph (trumpet), Hymie Schertzer, Russell Procope (alto sax),
		January 31: Lionel Hampton donated one of his vibraphones to the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
	www.lionelhampton.nl /music.html (1963 words)

	Guide to Solo Vibraphone Contents
		For any tune you are serious about playing, you should memorize, in addition to the chord changes, the root motion (by both name and sound) as well as guide tone lines (see Lesson 9), scales, and melody.
		The many vibraphone players who play unaccompanied recommend that players learn in the same manner current professionals themselves learned: by studying piano and piano players and adapting their techniques to the limitations of the vibraphone.
		At this point there is enough of a tradition in solo vibes that players should no longer have to keep "reinventing the wheel." This book is a result of detailed research on the methods and techniques solo vibe players actually use in their performances.
	wind.cc.whecn.edu /~gundet/Solo_Vibes/Contents.html (1093 words)

	Vibraphone Music
		"We were so pleased to have Richard play the vibraphone at our wedding.
		Most of our guests had never seen a vibraphone before, and they were naturally drawn to it.
		We recommend the vibraphone to anybody who wants their special event to be beautiful, unique, and fun!"
	www.islandvoyage.com /_wsn/page2.html (109 words)

	Fall Creek Marimbas – vanderPlas LW Vibraphone Series
		LW Series of Vibraphones is designed for the ultimate in sound quality, totally silent frame construction, visual beauty, durability and strength.
		Finally we've made the ultimate vibraphone bars—the HDS bars.
		Final price is based on the value of the US Dollar vs the Euro at time of shipment.
	www.marimbas.com /vibes.php (733 words)

	MIDI Vibraphone
		The switches are controlled by piezo transducers which produce an electronic voltage when hit.
		These can be mounted under pieces of timber which produce the vibraphone.
		Each 4066 contains 4 electronic switches which can be used in place of the momentary action, push to make, single pole single throw (SPST), switches.
	tomscarff.tripod.com /vibraphone/midi_vibraphone.htm (334 words)

	Solo Vibraphone Discography
		(Sounds like a dissertation, doesn't it?) It is included as an appendix to my Guide to Solo Vibraphone, but I add more here as I come across them.
		If you know of any recordings that are (or were at some time) publicly available, let me know and I'll add them to the list.
		Vibraphone Portfolio: 5 Solos for 4 Mallets CD w/book.
	wind.cc.whecn.edu /~gundet/Solo_Vibes/Discography.html (715 words)

	History of the vibraphone
		"A pedagogical approach to solo jazz vibraphone developed through an analysis of common performance practice." D.A. dissertation.
		"The vibraphone: A summary of historical observations with a catalog of selected solo and small-ensemble literature." D.M.A. dissertation.
		"The vibraphone: A summary of historical observations with a catalog of selected solo and small-ensemble literature." Percussionist [Part 1] 14/3 (Summer 1977): 77-93; [Part 2] 51/1 (Fall 1977): 20-40.
	members.aol.com /russg1776/vibehist.htm (229 words)

	Vibraphone Amplification - K&K Sound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		CLICK HERE to Order KandK Vibraphone and Marimba Amplification Systems and accessories securely via our online store.
		The system consists of a set of 42 pickups (one for each bar plus 5 spare), two collecting rails with volume trimpots for each individual bar and the Mini Mixer with all cable and hanger accessories, transport cases, mounting materials, and detailed instructions.
		The KandK vibraphone amplification system is played by Mike Mainieri, Dave Samuels, David Friedman, Joe Locke, Tom Toyama, and many more.
	www.kksound.com /vibraphone.html (226 words)

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		Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Steel Drum (optional), Piano, Drum Set, Electric Bass, and Conga Drums.
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