About Vibraphone lessons

Vibraphone and Jazz

When you think of the vibraphone, you think of Lionel Hampton, Frits Landesberger, or Milt Jackson. The vibraphone is a versatile percussion instrument that allows you to play both melodies and chords. In contemporary classical music, pop, and jazz, the vibraphone, like the marimba, is also frequently used. The vibraphone is a perfect fit for jazz combos, orchestras, and big bands.

What are melodic Percussion Instruments?

Melody percussion instruments include the marimba, balafon, xylophone, and vibraphone. In addition to a rhythmic function, percussion can also have a melodic function.

Is Vibraphone hard to learn?

Once you're comfortable playing the piano and understand the structure of your keyboard, you'll soon be able to play chords and melodies on the marimba or vibraphone. The marimba and the vibraphone are built similarly to a piano, and with proper practice, you can develop incredible virtuosity!

Are Marimba and Vibraphone the same?

No, although related, marimba and vibes are not the same instrument. The difference between a vibraphone and a marimba lies primarily in the material, the sound, and the vibraphone's tremolo mechanism.

Marimba

A marimba has keys made of wood, such as rosewood, which produce a warm, rich sound and are also played with mallets.

Vibes

A vibraphone, on the other hand, has metal plates as a keyboard that produce a soft, metallic tone. Furthermore, a vibraphone has a mechanism with rotating discs in the resonator tubes, which creates the tremolo effect or vibrato. The speed of the vibrato can be adjusted.

What are Mallets?

There are no keys that strike the piano strings, but sticks or mallets that play the keyboard. Mallets are wooden sticks with a wire ball. The mallets determine your sound.

Can you play with more than two Mallets?

Sure you can! You will learn the 4-mallet technique, as developed by the great examples Gary Burton and Mike Mainieri. There are many different sticks to play with, and each one determines your sound.

What Music is suitable for Marimba?

The marimba lends itself very well to world music, African and Asian music, classical contemporary music, and Caribbean music. It's suitable for improvisation, but also for playing modern scores by composers like Steve Reich, Xenakis, Sahan, and Andriessen.

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Looking for a Vibraphone Teacher?

Congratulations! Your next step is to check out the page of the music teacher you want to know more about. Get in touch with the vibraphone teacher in your area and book a trial lesson!

Trial Vibraphone Lesson

The trial lesson is the perfect situation to discuss the frequency of the lessons, the location, the music styles you like most or other styles you may wish to explore and to get to know your future vibraphone teacher. Book your first lesson pack, and receive a free trial lesson. (Normal price EU 25,- )

Private Music Lessons For All Ages

At Vivaldi Music Lessons website you will find all types of music lessons for beginners and advanced. Instrumental and vocal music lessons for children, teenagers and adults.

Positive Vibes?

Music cheers you up, challenges you, gets you moving and gives you positive vibes! Making music, and particularly the Vibes, is one of the most motivating and healthy activities in life!

Vibraphone Lessons near you!

  • Vibraphone Lessons for children, teenagers, adults - all levels
  • Flexibility with Lesson Packs of  5 or 10 x 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons
  • Free trial lesson with the purchase of a Lesson Pack (normally 25,-)
  • Private vibraphone lessons at the teacher's place or at your home
  • In person or online lessons
  • Cosy and positive atmosphere in your lessons

Lesson Packs

Lesson time, payment of the lessons and location are arranged individually between you and your vibraphone teacher. Packs of 5 or 10 vibraphone lessons of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes.

Lesson Locations

The Vibraphone Lessons will take place at the teacher's place or studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Online Vibraphone Lessons

If you wish to follow online lessons, you can contact the vibraphone teacher of your choice directly and discuss the possibilities.

Classical to Pop and More!

The kind of music is where you find the most inspiration is what you will be playing! You're welcome to sign up for a trial vibraphone lesson. 

Music Theory Lessons

Do you wish to know more about the backgrounds of music? Learn more about harmony, tonalities and musical structures? Find your vibraphone teacher and discover the advantages of knowledge of music theory.