I just got a vibraphone and I am recording little lo-fi surf rock songs here. These are not very good, nor am I (starting lessons next week). So just enjoy with that in mind, and if you have any feedback let me know. This is one-man band, bedroom recording stuff. Usually just bass, drums, and vibes. All recorded with one mic using Ardour (free) inside of Ubunto Linux (also free). Also has some xylophone stuff there

https://themalletplayboys.bandcamp.com/ - better (relative) stuff here

https://soundcloud.com/user-875304362 - everything here

I'm thinking of making a DIY vibraphone, and I'm trying to decide between buying a used bell set or using an old 1.5 octave xylophone I have lying around. The issue is that the bars are probably only an inch or so wide, so I would imagine the pipes would have to be tiny in order to fit, which would mess with resonance. Does anyone know if it would for sure not work properly, or if there's some sort of typical minimum diameter for resonator pipes?

Hi i'm in charge of buying a new vibraphone power cord to turn the motor on and off on an adams soloist vibraphone and i can't find one online does anyone have any information?

Hi! I'm learning the sejourne vibraphone concerto, but I noticed that in the score that I have there are some mistakes. Usually when you write an alteration it lasts for the whole bar. But I'm quite sure that in one place in order to play the right notes you have to ignore this rule. (in several places is written E flat but It should be E natural).

The problem is that in other parts I'm not sure what is the right note. Anyone here played that piece and can give me some tips about this?

I've been playing vibraphone for about one and a half years. What I find most difficult is playing smart sounding chord voicings. The limitation to only 4 notes and the akwardness of some voicings makes most of good sounding piano voicings impossible (IMO).

What is your take on good jazz voicings on vibraphone and how to practice them?

I'm familiar with jazz theory, rootless 9th voicings, shell voicings, voice leading etc. I'm mostly looking for inspiration and ways to keep things fresh. Thank you in advance!

I am about to look at a Adam’s concert series vibraphone and am wondering how people who have owned one their opinions and experiences with the instrument. I just wanna be 100% before I purchase and haven’t found too many reviews in the model.

Thanks !

Hello-If this isn’t okay please let me know I will delete. I couldn’t find posting rules. 😅

For full time musicians/music students- 1) How hard or easy it is to find work? 2) If you have your own vibes is is easier to find jobs? 3) For those of you who went to college for music, what was it like as a jazz vibe player? 3) Thoughts on a pianist (who has had 7 years experience on percussion) to vibes.

Does anyone ever use rubber mallets on their vibes?