ledzepfvr Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Does anyone play this instrument? I recently acquired my grandfather's 1929 Deagen vibraharp and since I am the keeper of this not so ordinary instrument ,I want to learn to play it. I wish I had shown more interest when he was alive but did enjoy listening to his beautiful playing at Christmas and Easter. I came across this video as my inspiration to set a goal. Edited October 15, 2016 by ledzepfvr Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) I do not but I dig it, seeing you post this last night made me pull this up. Edited October 15, 2016 by luvlz2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Excellent....I have been watching a lot of videos of playing and techniques. It is definitely a coordinated art getting used to the 4 mallet manipulation and using my left hand. Oh and learning music theory from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Interesting and lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Tocatta....rather long but very cool. if only I can get so good. Edited October 16, 2016 by ledzepfvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Nice video of some talented kids playing Kashmir an Immigrant Song. The drummer is an engine. https://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=JYuOZnAqQCY Edited October 21, 2016 by ledzepfvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thought I would post a pic of my vibraharp. Not a great one as the notepad does not have a flash. Couldn't get the cool pearlized celluloid trim. Bought a book...Idiots guide to music theory . Leaning a lot. Focusing on songs for Christmas. The little drummer boy is one of my favorites and not to difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 So I've been learning 3Christmas songs. Little drummer boy, Deck the halls and we wish you a merry christmas. Gonna leave it at that for now. Don't want to overwhelm myself. I found two books to put on my Christmas list. One is Christmas songs and I found a virbraharp book of Beatles songs. Now if I could find Led Zeppelin on the vibraharp I'd be a real happy girl. Think Jimmy would consider arranging it. Songs I'd like .....Stairway to heaven and Thank you. What other songs would be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Another song for my Led Zeppelin on the Vibraharp book ..... All of my love . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Been practicing three months for the holiday season. My first recital will be at the family party Christmas Eve. Here's a little taste of my progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 ^^Very nice ledzepfvr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigled Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Yes. Well done. And what a posh place you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Thanks. The hubby says I'm coming along pretty good for three months on the vibes. I wouldn't say my place is posh, but the seen was strategically set in front of the holiday decorations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Got my Beatles for Vibraphone for Christmas. Time to learn some new songs. Still waiting for Led Zeppelin for Vibraphone. Edited December 29, 2016 by ledzepfvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 These kids are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 So I got the book for Christmas and tried playing a couple of songs. Got discouraged because it's too advanced for me. Didn't play for a couple of weeks. Decided to pick a couple of simpler songs with a goal. America the beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner by 4th of July. Back to practice and patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=TcUg-c1gXjQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 On 5/29/2017 at 7:50 AM, ledzepfvr said: https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=TcUg-c1gXjQ Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymiceli Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Just stumbled onto this page. Don't get the Led Zep connection, but I'll look into it. My fav band along with Queen! I have spent my whole life playing the vibes professionally. It was nice to come here and see your story about getting the vibes and learning a few tunes in 3 months! Good job! Tony Miceli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael d Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 On 10/15/2016 at 2:07 PM, luvlz2 said: I do not but I dig it, seeing you post this last night made me pull this up. cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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