Edition: Paperback Book & CD Package, Vibraphone

This basic method for the Vibraphone is geared toward playing with full pop ensembles. You will learn hot wo improvise on a popular song; how to accompany other soloists; how to play in different keys; how to play popular melodies; and the routine of playing with a band. This album concludes with four great popular classics with full band/orchestra accompaniments, in both simplified and advanced arrangements

Includes a high-quality printed method book and a compact disc containing complete instruction on all topics and full orchestral accompaniments to each piece, minus you, the soloist.

If a soloist is heard on the demonstration audio clip, a complete reference version is also on the included CD, along with the separate background music for your play-along usage.

Note: Volume 1 also available, catalog number MMOCD5101.

Playing the Melody (single note)
Comping for Other Soloists (triads)
Soloing (change rhythm and order of notes in melody)
Playing the Melody (in octaves and double stops)
"Comping" with Four-Note Chords
Soloing (using notes in chords)
Playing the Melody (with chords underneath)
Comping for Other Soloists (using counter-melodies)
Soloing (finding a solo scale)
Close to You
Romeo & Juliet: A Time for Us
Goin' out of My Head
Love Story (theme from the motion picture)
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid: Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head

Shelly Elias - vibes
Mike Abene - piano
Bob Rose - guitar
Kenny Smith - bass
Joe Hunt - drums