Mastering the Marimba
Mastering the Marimba

Author: Nicholas Karr

Publisher: Nicholas Khatchadourian

Published: 2023-07-24

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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"Mastering the Marimba: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing and Performing" is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to learn how to play the marimba or improve their existing skills. This comprehensive book covers everything from the anatomy of the marimba and basic playing techniques to advanced techniques, ensemble playing, and building a career as a marimba player. Throughout the book, you will find exercises, examples, and practical tips to help you develop your skills and achieve your musical goals. You will also learn about the history of the marimba, its place in different genres of music, and some of the most influential marimba players and compositions throughout history. Whether you are a beginner just starting to learn the basics of marimba playing or an experienced player looking to hone your skills and develop your own style, this book has something to offer. With its comprehensive coverage of all aspects of marimba playing and its practical advice and insights, "Mastering the Marimba" is an essential resource for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of marimba music.

Four-Mallet Marimba Playing
Four-Mallet Marimba Playing

Author: Nancy Zeltsman

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2003-11-01

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1476865434

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(Percussion). This book contains a lot of music, from musical etudes designed for beginning and intermediate players, to recital material appropriate for intermediate and advanced marimbists. It includes: examples taken from contemporary solo and chamber works, with commentary and performance tips; 50 studies to develop four-mallet technique in a musical way; 18 classic and contemporary solos for recitals, auditions or juries, written by Beethoven, Handel, Chopin, Debussy, Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington and others; and helpful guidelines for mallet selection, grip, strokes, tone production, rolls, stickings, phrasing and other important topics.

Xylophone and Marimba Method
Xylophone and Marimba Method

Author: Florence Shaefer

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781457466441

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Basic instruction including music theory, mallet fundamentals, plus many short exercises, songs, and quizzes.

Unaccompanied solos for marimba
Unaccompanied solos for marimba

Author: Anthony J. Cirone

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780769235189

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Volume V features twelve excellent solos for marimba transcribed from the violin sonatas and partitas, and cello and lute suites of J. S. Bach. This volume includes a CD recording of each solo as performed by Jack Van Geem.

Mastering the Xylophone
Mastering the Xylophone

Author: Nicholas Kee

Publisher: Nicholas Khatchadourian

Published: 2023-07-26

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13:

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"Mastering the Xylophone: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing and Performing on the Classic Percussion Instrument" is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to learn how to play the xylophone or enhance their existing skills. This book is packed with information on the history and types of xylophones, proper posture and hand positioning, reading music, and mastering advanced techniques. In addition to the technical aspects of playing the xylophone, this guide also covers playing in different styles, maintaining and caring for your instrument, playing with others, and performing solo. You'll also learn about famous xylophone players and pieces, as well as the many ways in which the instrument can be used in popular culture, therapy, world music, and even composition. With easy-to-follow instructions, helpful diagrams, and plenty of practice exercises and performance tips, "Mastering the Xylophone" is suitable for beginners and experienced musicians alike. Whether you're a classical musician, a jazz player, or simply someone who loves the sound of the xylophone, this book will help you take your playing to the next level. So if you're ready to master the xylophone and become a skilled performer on this classic percussion instrument, "Mastering the Xylophone" is the perfect guide for you.

Mallets and Music
Mallets and Music

Author: Mark Boseman

Publisher: Mark Boseman Percussion

Published: 2016-09-20

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9780692783047

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Mallets & Music: A Guide to Four Mallet Marimba is a new method book designed to help you get started with playing four mallet marimba. It uses a combination of straightforward explanations, high resolution pictures, an easy to access video library, and a collection of music commissioned specifically for the developing marimbist. The guide features straightforward step by step instructions for learning the Stevens technique along with each of the different stroke types. Over 65 exercises will help you develop your skills to play any of the ten new pieces commissioned for this book. Mallets & Music features original music by world renowned performers and composers (Michael Burritt, Blake Tyson, Ivan Trevino, Aaron Staebell, Elliot Cole, Robert Honstein, Jennifer Bellor, Baljinder Sekhon, Matthew Curlee, Drew Worden) that were commissioned specifically for this book. Each composer has a unique style that will present you with new challenges, ideas, and experiences. The music is suitable for those who are just getting started using four mallets as well as musicians that have years of experience. Each piece of music is also accompanied by exercises that were inspired by their corresponding solo. These exercises will help you learn the technical aspects of each piece of music in order to help you learn them quickly and efficiently. In addition to music composed by world renowned composers and performers, Mallets & Music features over two hours of easily accessible videos. Using the camera on your smartphone or tablet, you will be able to use a QR code scanner to instantly access videos from the Mallets & Music YouTube channel. In the early chapters, the videos feature explanations and demonstrations of the techniques found within the corresponding chapter. In the later chapters, each piece of music has a corresponding video. These videos consist of a complete, live performance of the piece along with a brief lesson discussing techniques, practice strategies and musical considerations. You'll never have to search for a recording and you'll always have some help getting started.

Masterpieces for Marimba
Masterpieces for Marimba

Author: Thomas McMillan

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781457490491

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A collection of pieces from the Baroque music period arranged for marimba solo.

Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone

Author: Morris Goldenberg

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1950

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781457403101

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The "Goldenberg book" has been used by generations of orchestral mallet players to develop their skills. As well as studies and etudes, this book includes excerpts of major orchestral repertoire for keyboard percussion instruments. This edition, edited by Tony Cirone, includes phrasings that were inherent in the music but not specifically written out. Stickings are also addressed: the original stickings are in uppercase letters, and the added stickings are in lowercase. This book is the primary source for keyboard percussion players to learn technique and orchestral repertoire.