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Revision as of 03:39, 5 August 2013

Marimba
Marimba
Range of Marimba
MarimbaRange
Yamaha 5100A
Range of Marimba



Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Marimbaphone
Mitla - Marimba with a buzz

Construction

Concert Grand Marimba

Bass Marimba

History

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

Grips

Independent Grips

Musser Grip - Based on a 4 mallet grip by Clair Omar Musser.

Stevens Grip - A modified version of the Musser by marimbist Leigh Howard Stevens.

Cross Grips

Traditional Grip - a cross grip that has been utilized by the great Japanese marimbist Keiko Abe and is favored among many Asian marimbists.

Burton Grip - a cross grip that was developed by vibraphonist Gary Burton.

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Yamaha - 5100A - 5 Octave Rosewood Marimba

Musser M250 - 4 1/3 Octave Rosewood Marimba

Adams

Malletech

Marimba One

Dynasty

Premiere

Deagan

DeMorrow

Korogi

Bergerault

Jiaxun

See Also

References