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Inspired by two dance forms, ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer.
The thirty-five exercises in this book are designed to help the percussionist develop a stronger
understanding of odd meters and time signatures. They start with simple rhythms and meters,which gradually become more difficult by adding complex rhythms, accents, dynamics,ornaments, rolls and shifting time signatures.
The thirty-five exercises in this book are designed to help the percussionist develop a stronger
understanding of odd meters and time signatures. They start with simple rhythms and meters,which gradually become more difficult by adding complex rhythms, accents, dynamics,ornaments, rolls and shifting time signatures.
Dedicated to Paul Smadbeck. A perfect piece for those players wishing to show-off their single-alternating endurance and phrasing abilities. Can be performed on a 4.6 octave marimba.
Dedicated to Paul Smadbeck. A perfect piece for those players wishing to show-off their single-alternating endurance and phrasing abilities. Can be performed on a 4.6 octave marimba.
Rhythmically sophisticated and harmonically interesting, Rhythmic Jambalaya, one of Bobo’s earlier works, demands a variety of different techniques, including some extended reaches in the left-hand.
Rhythmically sophisticated and harmonically interesting, Rhythmic Jambalaya, one of Bobo’s earlier works, demands a variety of different techniques, including some extended reaches in the left-hand.
Soloist: 5.0 octave marimba Percussion 1: Vibraphone, Slapstick, Pop gun, Large Opera Gong, 2 earthplates, Sus. Cymbal Percussion 2: Glockenspiel, Snare Drum, Duck call, Train Whistle, *Boing, *Bag of junk, […]
Inspired by two dance forms, the waltz and the polka, the ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer. Excellent choice for a contest or audition!
| Difficulty | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Solo |
| Delivery Method | Print Copy, PDF Download, Print & PDF Versions |
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
This outstanding etude book emphasizes the equalization of the two hands via musically interesting compositions.
This outstanding etude book emphasizes the equalization of the two hands via musically interesting compositions.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
Another delightful piece of Butov’s for xylophone solo, accompanied by two marimbists playing one marimba. Piano accompaniment/score included.
Another delightful piece of Butov’s for xylophone solo, accompanied by two marimbists playing one marimba. Piano accompaniment/score included.
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
