Bowing the Vibraphone

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2 жыл бұрын

Composition Series. An introduction to Bowing techniques and possibilities for Composers to better understand the possibilities of bowing a vibraphone.

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@axelkings8964 Жыл бұрын

I am a composer and your video saved me, Thank you !!

@BabyChili1 9 ай бұрын

I came here after witnessing this instrument on a PBS All Star Orchestra. So fascinating!

@christophermatthews1224 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite techniques ever!

@ThePercussionConservatory 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info, Eric! Will share with composers when the question is posed!

@EimearQuinnVox 6 ай бұрын

4 Mallet vibraphone bowing is the way of the future 😂 Such a helpful video about practical expectations of the player. I want to include this amazing sound in a composition, and had no clue how much I could ask of the player. You’re awesome, and very modest by the way!! Thank you.

@songwritingplanet 7 ай бұрын

Great explanation of bowing vibes!

@christinerichardsoncompose5332 5 ай бұрын

Yes! very helpful. I'm studying Sam Wu's score of "Hydrosphere" and he uses this effective technique.

@vivianaramos8488 8 ай бұрын

super video!thanks!

@Dave-nm8uk Жыл бұрын

Brilliant - very interesting for those of us who don't play percussion instruments. What about a multi-sided bow? Wouldn't that be a possibility? Bit specialist, though - but surely it should be possible.

@Davett53 5 ай бұрын

2024,.....this is like a performance piece,....a form of audible theater. I wish you had played a little sample of something. Neat idea.

@sophiestonecomposer Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the excellent video. Is it possible to down bow too?

@ericrenick2689 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I guess I just prefer up bows, but down works too.

@mihaelavosganian8093 11 ай бұрын

Good ...

@cmartens61 5 ай бұрын

I saw this technique used by our local symphony orchestra last night, for the first time! Is there a name for this technique? How is it notated in the score?

@ericrenick2689 4 ай бұрын

Bowing is the the term used. It is usually indicated with the word "bowed" or "with bow" in the part. A recommendation for composers is to continue to write your note lengths as you would a string instrument, or to indicate a l.v. (laissez vibrer) on short notes for quick response, but with ring.

@steveperkins7009 Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend using rosen on the bows?

@ericrenick2689 Жыл бұрын

Most definitely. There's lot's of different rosin, to consider. I use cello rosin for vibraphone, but use bass rosin for cymbals and other metallic objects.