Martin Fabricius - solo vibraphone

[Jenesepasvous]

Do I Recognize this from Ratatouille. Love this song.

[dylstick3]

What kind of Vibraphone is that? The bars are very skinny on it? as apposed to a "normal" one. The ones my high school has and other groups. lol I'm just curious



[martinfabricius]

@dylstick3

It's a Deagan vibraphone. It has graduated bars (3 different sizes) but you're right, they're smaller than the ones you'll find on for instance a Musser M55.

All the best

Martin

PS: Curiosity is a great fuel for learning :0)

[dylstick3]

@martinfabricius Oh okay Thank you very much! =)

[Maxakkk]

.... le vibraphone .... instrument de la fammille des percussions qui est le plus souvent utilisé dans le jazz .. l'improvisation est tellement simple et tellement résultante de bonheur aux oreilles qu'on ne peux que aimer cet instrument <3

[Fantasmo81]

Great! Is there maybe a good vibraphone song book for pop/jazz songs? Appreciate recommendations...

[shiigyy]

xatar xatar,,,xD

[vibravibra]

Where can I learn to play vibraphone?? 

[mrboppman1]

@vibravibra where do you live? I know a great player teacher in los angeles named nick mancini

[vibravibra]

@mrboppman1 I live in LA, oh please introduce me! I would love to learn this instrument

[mrboppman1]

@vibravibra I left the vibe teachers name and number on your personal site

[vibravibra]

so magical <3<3<3

[BanditoCologne]

xatar da haben wir aber wen erwischt

[Casus911]

@BanditoCologne auf jeden ^^

[jcbahr]

This is just beautiful. It has a bit of jazz feel, but maintains chords that feel good next to each other. The sound is just wonderful. I have found a new favorite song, and just checked out your website. Beautiful music, truly beautiful.

Thank you so much for posting this video.

Bravo

[LibertangoVieenrose]

I always loved percussion instruments from the very first contact...

and you play the vibe in a superb way ! I'm jealous and would like to perform like that right away, knowing at the same time it is impossible for me. You are great.

This is wonderful !

[marinturk]

beautiful

[BobbyKotsick]

i don't know mutch about this instrument, but i know you did play great!!

[jjjjazzzz]

Very Cool!! Gotta Check Out the AMAZING VIDEO just posted on You Tube: THE WORLDS GREATEST VIBRAPHONE PLAYER - VICTOR FELDMAN.

[Redbud201]

I first heard this song probably three years ago. I used to play the vibraphone and marimba during high school and I had heard a lot of good music and musicians. But never did I hear a song like this... that makes my heart melt every time I hear it. It's things like this that make the world a beautiful place. Thank you, Martin Fabricius.

[sandbar3000]

Very pretty music, it is calming my dog. Now I know what that "sound" is from. Making music is soo cool, would be better if I knew how to play an instrument though.

[oesdoob]

i love this. i wish i could play this for my solo but gah i dont think i could play it well.

[Jcc477]

Hi Martin, I would like to know. Do you have written your solo too ? Cause I'd like to learn it like yours first, and then to be able to work on a solo of my own.

[martinfabricius]

Yes, on MyScoreStore there is two different versions, one is a complete transcription and the other one is a lead sheet with chord symbols.

-good luck with it :0)

M

[Jcc477]

@martinfabricius Hey Martin, I just bought it, thank you very much for puting the solo on a score store. I'm going to work on this for my college recital, thank you!

[martinfabricius]

Great!

practicing the melody and accompaniment separately in the beginning might help learning it faster.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for your recital:0)

-M

[Jcc477]

@martinfabricius Oh, really, good idea! I have to say that the rythm isn't that easy, and I'm drummer, haha! Thank you for the tip! I learnt the first page today, too bad I have others things to practice for school. I give them all my practice time !! I have to practice more! Thank you again Martin !

[martinfabricius]

IMPORTANT INFO:

MyScoreStore is unfortunately closing but I've made le written music available through my own website. Please go to the "shop" on my page martinfabricius.eu

Thanks :0)

Martin

[kretzul]

is there any way a fellow person could email me the sheets for this piece.. :D..

[redstoneja]

Amazing performance! Love this solo! :)

[MuzikalNote]

What mallets do you use?

[estelanorien]

it seems that you are inspired from stairway to heaven =)

incredible work though. congratz

[martinfabricius]

You can download and print a copy from myscorestore

Al the best

Martin

[xylophonefan100]

@estelanorien it reminded me of stairway to heaven too

[allenaANDfatima]

hi. i was wondering if you've written a marimba solo?

[martinfabricius]

No Marimba solo,- but I'm pretty sure "So you say" would work nicely on a marimba since it's relatively busy rhythmically.

[BV155]

А ЧО НЕ ШВАМБРАНИУС?

[gablinz]

hey!

could i have the sheet for this wonderful piece?

[martinfabricius]

Sure,- the music is available for download at: myscorestore (sorry,- I can't write full address in this box,- seems youtube has put a restriction on links) but it's obvious a internet store,- so if you google it you'll find it.

Al the best

Martin

PS: The name of the piece is So You Say

[martinfabricius]

Thanks!

- It's available on myscorestore

All the best

Martin

[gablinz]

hey!

could i have the sheet for this wonderful piece?

[yourforte]

This sounds really beautiful.

[airmadinina]

simply amazing!! i have a new passion for the vibraphone right now

[MrAHand]

the first six seconds kinda sounded like stairway to heaven

[Musiciankdsc]

Man, this is great!! Can I PLEASE have the sheet??

[gamnub405]

i am in love with this

[Dopemische]

OH MY GOD I LOVE IT!

Many greets from Germany man!

Genius!

[Dopemische]

@Dopemische

Sorry for the doublepost!

[Dopemische]

OH MY GOD I LOVE IT!!!!

I LOVE VIBRAPHONE MAN!

Love and Peace from Germany!

[lyrikkalvision07]

Hey, is there anyway I could get this music??? I love this piece!

[wcd47]

Lionel Hampton would be proud..........Great

[banhex]

just beautifull!

[cajunstix]

what piece is this? and where could i obtain the sheet music for this? do they sell it through steve weiss?

[EwonRael]

the song is so you say

[martinfabricius]

Ooops. I must get up to speed:0)

It's an old degan vibraphone with K&K pickups. The bars are slightly thinner than on the Musser vibraphone but still graduated....

[PhuckHue2]

incredible

[think0blond]

just love..

[jazzvibe]

this is really great!!!

[IViolentiAmorosi]

grande

[jskizz808]

I just can't leave this page without saying that I have a new favorite youtube video.

[PsQueak1]

The vibraphone is so amazing <3<3

[sannehuijbregts]

o this is realy cool!! :D

i would realy like to play this, but i cant find any sheet music on the internet, does anyone know how i can find that? thanx!

[MrSetticlavio]

Beautiful! Youtube: "Spazi di Calabi" (vibrafono)music by Stefano Ottomano Hello

[Tevabora]

amazing

[iainhender]

the start is shape of my heart by sting im sure

[killakesik]

so dope!!!!

[emmagirl258]

Having the sheet music for this would make me very happy.

I'm a high-school student that needs a project. :)

[Stugazza]

I love to hear mallets when done well like this gentleman or other guys like Gary Burton. Well done.

[MarkChapman187]

beautiful music , love the vibraphone

[Fartan117]

I do now.

[drummerdemon]

is there a reason why the bars on that instrument are so narrow? they look more like xylophone bars.

[MuzikalNote]

Instruments are made different sometimes :P

[AJ12Gamer]

OMFG This is like the best thing to listen high!

[SidWaterman]

what kind of vibraphone is that?

Sounding very good!

And played very well of course!

[munhozmedrado]

Legal ! Gostei muito do seu som.

[Psycho9263]

If my eyes were shut I would guess it to be Gary Burton.

[fortheloveofLDS]

I'd love to have the sheet music to this. It'd be an amazing project.

You are an honour to vibraphone players everywhere. Fabulous, fabulous job.

[millzbrew]

Wow... wow... Makes me proud to play! Haha. I love this. Love love love.

[MuzikalNote]

Omg please Email me this music! :)

[krononomikon]

now I feel like crying :)

[niggia70]

very nice

[naterdagreater311]

wonderfully played! i agree, greatest instrument ever. My vibes are my proudest purchase ever. I would love to play your music, would it be possible to send it to me? Do you have things published?

[TribalWarsTube]

Where did you buy your vibes? And for how much?

[juan32913]

This is such a beautiful and enchanting piece. Great job.

Can I also have a copy of the sheet music, please?

[Tomdiff]

the greatest instrument ever!

[wolframoxid]

Really nice playing. Very harmonious and fetching. Great!

And could you send me the sheet too? That would be very nice of you. Thanks.

[martinfabricius]

Thanks a lot!

Just send me your email address and I'll mail you a pdf file.

All the best

Martin

[prap2169]

could i get it to?

[martinfabricius]

Sure thing,

just send me your email-adress and I´ll send it to you.

Martin

[Jcc477]

Hi martin, I'd like to know where did you get the sheets of it because I'd like to play it too. And how much long have you been played the vibes?

Sorry for my english Jcc

[Musiciankdsc]

@martinfabricius could you please do the same for me?! I posted my email on your channel

[45lorelei67]

hammergeil!

[TsLice25]

Where can i download this?

[giodeefLavOurDruMMer]

great....great vibes....but you play with the stevens tecnique not?....great...greetings from vibo valentia...

[martinfabricius]

Sure,

just send me your email address and I'll send you a pdf file:0)

All the best - and thanks for listening and for your kind words.

Martin

[MuzikalNote]

This is really neat...

[IxionMV]

Wow, what a nice piece. I really love the complexity of the dual melodies. Your bass playing reminds me of some of Hiroki Kikuta's work in the Seiken Densetsu series, which I love. Kudos.

[jaejunie]

is this an original piece by you?

cuz i couldnt find any song called 'so you say' on youtube

[EraserMonster]

Yeah, it is by him.

[drumer122]

it sounds sooo good =D

[cjstk55]

..너무 아름다워요

[ziod]

Keep up the Great Work

Is thata a Jenco vibe?

[fullertonben]

am i hearing a little "Stairway to Heaven"??? smooth tunes man

[griof]

yes, its similar, i think

[Rocckker13]

amazing

[monkeywho]

Sweet. Very nice.

[felixfbehindbars]

Hey martin!

I love the way you play... It's so sophisticated, the melody and the fills

you're doin really good. Can you do me a favor and send me the lead sheet as well?

I would like to do my best and try it

I'm not a student, but an enthused vibes-player. Another question: because of williscool's questions for hinks: What do you think about the "Real vibes book" to train playing jazz vibes?

greetz

[martinfabricius]

Thanks a lot,- I really appreciate it!!

I'll send you a lead sheet later this evening.

About the Real Vibes Book, I'm sorry to say I don't know it. One book that's great though is David Friedmans book on dampening. It will really do a lot to help you express your self freely on the instrument. Another great book is the Jazz Piano Book... play the stuff on the piano, then adapt it on the vibes.

All the best

Martin

[xdieromanticx12]

hey man this is amazing, i was wondering if i could get the sheet music as well, i would love to play this. i will send you my e-mail.

[dbpsoccer121]

the first changes are the same as "stairway to heaven" lol

[wiliscool]

Thank you so much for the lead sheet! I love hearing you play this tune. Anyways i was hoping you would be willing to do me a favor...Im currently studying in a music conservatory, but my professor does not know how to play jazz vibes at all. So i was hoping that you would be willing to give me a few pointers, and hopefully point be in the right direction. My biggest problem is that i dont know where to start! Any advice is appreciated.

Thank you!

[martinfabricius]

Hi william,

at some point, I'll write the whole thing out, but for now you are pretty much on your own. Here are some hints though:

I would start by learning/memorizing the melody, then the bass notes. Try if you can play both at the same time with your two outer mallets. Doing this will give you something that sounds fairly complete since you have both a melody that plays a lot of chord tones and a bass that moves in a contrapuntal satisfying way,-

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[martinfabricius]

the rest from here is filling in the blanks.

Moving on you can practice the chords. Try to play them as arpeggios imitating the latin rhythm I do. Don't worry about playing the melody, but imagine you are accompanying some one else playing it. Once you can play the chords and you can play the melody with the bass notes try filling in the chord notes with your two inner mallets.

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[martinfabricius]

The main function of the chord notes is really rhythm but of course you want to play your rhythm with the right notes. Once you get all this going, you can make small detours playing fills in the holes.

Good luck with it

All the best

Martin

PS: If would be great if you would post your mail on youtube as a comment exactly as you wrote it, then I'll post my answer and others may benefit from it too... thanx:0)

[Muhroomba]

Ooh, a non-graduated set, so trippy.

Love the piece though, very well written and played.

[martinfabricius]

Well,

there actually graduated, but not as much as on the musser vibes.... the picture is cheating a bit too:0)

[wiliscool]

fuckin solid! Can i get the sheet music? Ill send you my email.

[hipnet]

very nice mood.

[PaQuBe]

To Martin Fabricius,

The vibraphone isn't unfortunatly a popular music instrument but it's so niced to heart it, especially this song "So you Say". Unfortunatly, it's not on you CD record. How can I get it ?

Will you soonly make a concert in France ?

[YLAMB7]

I would love to learn this beautiful instrument. Don't want to be a starr - just want to experience the trip . . . heavenly! I live in NY if anyone can direct me to a source. Thanks for sharing

[looktoyou0514]

The piece is so beautifual！Where can I get the music score ?

[martinfabricius]

Thanks a lot!!!

Just send me your email address and I'll mail you a leadsheet.

All the best

Martin

[Twitchy702]

this is awsome i also play vibes but damn i love this piece and could ni get a copy of the sheet music

[martinfabricius]

Sure,

just send me your email address and I'll mail you a pdf lead sheet.

All the best and thanks!

Martin

[sirisha93]

I can't even think straight after hearing this. I'm a vibraphonist in my high school drumline, and vibes have quickly become the center of my life. I have a solo already for this year, but I really want to learn this one anyway. Save it for next year. Thank you.

[EraserMonster]

Thank you so much!!!!

[nelsandrew]

what a nice change in my day after listening to this.

I think I'll always answer the door now......

Nick/Seattle

[sheepdog28]

Extremly beautiful, i dont know how to play vibraphone but this is great, I listen to it everyday. Just wondering, is there a piano sheet for this song?

Thanks once again and great playing!

[VwarhammerV]

whats the artist

and where may i get the sheet music

[martinfabricius]

The artist would be me.... Martin Fabricius:0)

Just send me your mail address and I'll mail you the leadsheet.

All the best

M

[peterson719]

Wow those are skinny keys. Like glockenspiel skinny.

[martinfabricius]

The picture is cheating a bit, they are actually wider than they seem. It's a Deagan vibraphone. It has graduated bars like the musser vibes, but a bit slimmer.

All the best

Martin

[john203082004]

this music is so good!!

can you send me this music's pdf file and masimc? please

[EraserMonster]

No joke, I want to see the sheet too. It's so beautiful and I usually don't like the vibes.

[martinfabricius]

Send me an e-mail and I'll get it to you.

All the best

Martin

[danielperc1]

I would love to learn this piece too.. You did a great job.

Can you send me a pdf file with the piece, too? please

[ziod]

great work what equipment?

[nickstix]

wow, this is amazing...i would love to learn this...where can i get it?

[Eleanortook]

lovely!

What mallets are those?

[martinfabricius]

They are Mallettech Mallets - the David Friedman model. They are rather heavy, but can play soft with a lot of tone and still produce som bite when played harder. Also the yarn last for ever... I think I've had theese mallets for a decade now:0)

All the best

Martin

[PrplHaze007]

This piece is beutiful. Amazing job! Could I also get this music? I'd love to learn this piece.

[martinfabricius]

Thank you very much! Just send me your email address and I'll send you a pdf file.

All the best

Martin

PS: If you liked this one, make sure to check out my other videos and let me know what you think:0)

[doglovecat]

Hey, I like this song a lot. :)

May I have the sheet too?

[martinfabricius]

No problem, just send me your e-mail address and I'll mail it to you.

All the best

Martin

[tst092]

wow, that was awsome! any chanse if i can also get a pdf file of that piece? :)

[martinfabricius]

Thanks alot!

Just send me your e-mail address and I'll get it to you.

All the best

Martin

[21CripTeam]

Can I get the sheet music for this?

[flattakak]

amazing

[Axcel0912335158]

Is that published? If so, where can I buy it? Thank you very much

[angelinakolie]

That was so beautiful!! I love vibes! ah! Could I also get a pdf file of this piece??

[blizil33]

Hey Martin, great video!

Enjoyed it much, great sound and phrasing.

Wondering where to get the music from, would love to learn it?

[martinfabricius]

Thanks a lot!

Just send me your email address and I'll mail you a pdf file.

All the best

Martin

Please make sure check out my other videos - and my new CD, "when sharks bite" witch includes sheet music for all titles:0)

[gworldfreak]

Martin, you are my new favorite vibraphone player! This solo completely captured me; I love the melody and the sound is so wonderful. I just had to check out your trio as well, and I can say that I've been listening to it on repeat the past fews nights. Thanks for the music!

[martinfabricius]

You're welcome! And thank you very much for your kind words - I really apreciate it.

Martin

[HermioneHP5972]

Wow, amazing job. Are the bars really that small? D: Or do they look smaller than they are?

That's awesome; vibes are the only mallet instrument I haven't played, and I could never make them sound that pretty. :)

[BigBeautifulBabe]

Very Special

[BigEagles33]

I love the vibraphone

[theredhackle22]

very nice

[Schloisinio]

Hello!

I'm from Austria and my english is not very good but I hope you can help me... The song "So you Say" is wonderful... congratulation for this song martin fabricius... I like to learn the song myself but where can I get the notes from this song? Is there an official page where I can order them? Please help me...?

Thanks a lot

alois

[martinfabricius]

Thanks a lot for your kind words!

Just send me your e-mail address and I'll mail you the music as a pdf file.

All the best

Martin

[TheMarciRocker]

it reminds me "stairway to heaven" and "dedicato a te"... anyway, this is AMAZING

[giovannimiami]

Oh my Goodness. Extremely fine playing. I play Bass and Piano. Classical background and now Jazz for the most part. Melody has always been my way of expressing and relating to fellow musicians and audience. To me, everything emanates from there; and your sense of Melody is impeccable!

[martinfabricius]

Thanx!!!

If you feel like it, check out my first CD "When Sharks Bite" wich was released 2 weeks ago. Melody is a key element on it. I've included lead sheets for all the songs on the CD as bonus material...

All the best and thanks again for your kind words.

Martin

Anyway -

[theredhackle22]

I Love This

[DrummerALB]

Just gotta comment again....just amazing.

[Poohahaha]

it sounds very similar to the progression used by Michael Giacchino for Ratatouille.

[lonalien]

thats wonderfull!!!! did you write it youreself? its really amazing! xxx we want more! XD

[itsnotwhylah]

oh that was a lovely piece :D i tip my hat to you sir! that was some great music made right there :]

[thumpking09]

where did you get the sheet music for that?

[tyap006]

oh..and cool piece...love your work! keep it up!

[tyap006]

do you write vibraphone parts the same as piano parts, ie two clefs and pedal markings?

[martinfabricius]

This piece was is written as a lead sheet. Melody with chords. One of these days I'm gonna write it all out:0)

I would only use two treble clefs if the two hands where doing very separate things, but often the left hand helps out the right playing a melody or counter line and the the two clefs gets really unpractical.... continues....

[martinfabricius]

.....continued... Therefor I would prefer a single treble clef with stems up for the right hand and stems down for the left. I would definitely use pedal markings buy also the "X" after notes that are to be dampen with the mallet while the pedal is down...

I hope this answer your question and thanks for the kind words above:0)

All the best

Martin Fabricius

[DrummerALB]

where did you get the sheet music for that?

[martinfabricius]

just send me an e-mail and I'll send you a pdf file.

All the best Martin

[MagnusFogg]

"Martinfabricius":

...a million thanks for this pearl ! Take care :o)