Arthur Lipner's Solo Jazz Vibraphone Etudes is a book written to give aspiring vibraphonists a nice collection of practice tunes to help develop the basics that any player will need out on the scene. Lipner stresses the ability to understand and handle chord markings.
All of the etudes are miniature jazz charts all on their own, and can be performed solo or with whatever combo you'd like. Add this book to your library if you're serious about getting into the jazz vibes scene and need a step in the right direction.
Difficulty: Medium to Medium +
A demo CD is included with examples of Lipner playing each chart down.
Charts include:
- Nocturne
- Ur
- Foreign Intrigue
- A Beach Scene
- Tranquille
- Back Porch Swing
- S'a Mambo
- Heartsong
- Two Bass Vibes
- Solo Accompaniment
- In the Stars
- Marigolds
