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Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in a Japanese translation by Natsu Nagae.
Stout’s composition for solo marimba is a beautiful tapestry of tonal sounds for five-octave marimba. It is dedicated to and recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
Stout’s composition for solo marimba is a beautiful tapestry of tonal sounds for five-octave marimba. It is dedicated to and recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
This piece is a 6 minute wall of sound coming from the marimba – all apparently sounding like rolls, but many patterns are really “quasi-rolls” or repeated figurations that sustain the sound of the marimba with a rhythmic drive. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
This piece is a 6 minute wall of sound coming from the marimba – all apparently sounding like rolls, but many patterns are really “quasi-rolls” or repeated figurations that sustain the sound of the marimba with a rhythmic drive. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
Composed in 1950, Fissinger’s “Suite” is the first polyphonic work for unaccompanied marimba, combining both traditional tertian and quartal/quintal harmonies to evoke introspection, anticipation, panic, and serenity. Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. Sheet music available.
Composed in 1950, Fissinger’s “Suite” is the first polyphonic work for unaccompanied marimba, combining both traditional tertian and quartal/quintal harmonies to evoke introspection, anticipation, panic, and serenity. Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. Sheet music available.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:01) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:01) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 14:55) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 14:55) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:49) Available as sheet music: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:49) Available as sheet music: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
(with 590 exercises) The most detailed text ever written on the subject of four-mallet playing. 15 chapters covering grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
37 photographs, 45 diagrams and 590 graduated exercises. MoM has already been translated into four languages, and is a book every percussionist and marimbist should study.
Now in a Japanese translation by Natsu Nagae
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Stout’s composition for solo marimba is a beautiful tapestry of tonal sounds for five-octave marimba. Its level of difficulty is comparable to Stout’s Astral Dance.
Stout’s composition for solo marimba is a beautiful tapestry of tonal sounds for five-octave marimba. Its level of difficulty is comparable to Stout’s Astral Dance.
A collection of three short etudes for solo vibraphone.
A collection of three short etudes for solo vibraphone.
Caméléon is a longer, more ambitious work, with more serious harmonic and melodic content, but it still has Eric’s hints of jazz overtones.
Caméléon is a longer, more ambitious work, with more serious harmonic and melodic content, but it still has Eric’s hints of jazz overtones.
Marimba music doesn’t get much heavier than the second half of this set. Even the light and simple movements such as Soldier’s March and Wild Rider have a certain Germanic seriousness.
Marimba music doesn’t get much heavier than the second half of this set. Even the light and simple movements such as Soldier’s March and Wild Rider have a certain Germanic seriousness.
These pieces have all the attributes of crowd pleasers: catchy rhythms, memorable memories, a bit of swing and even some jazzy harmonies. One or more of these Rotations makes for a perfect end of an advanced recital. OK for 4.3 range marimba.
These pieces have all the attributes of crowd pleasers: catchy rhythms, memorable memories, a bit of swing and even some jazzy harmonies. One or more of these Rotations makes for a perfect end of an advanced recital. OK for 4.3 range marimba.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
Music from Four-Mallet Ballet
Music from Four-Mallet Ballet
Puccini “a la Sammut” makes for a delightful dish! In this beautiful arrangement, Sammut uses the singing characteristics of the marimba to bring out the simple, lyrical elements of Puccini’s famous opera.
Puccini “a la Sammut” makes for a delightful dish! In this beautiful arrangement, Sammut uses the singing characteristics of the marimba to bring out the simple, lyrical elements of Puccini’s famous opera.
These pieces have all the attributes of crowd pleasers” catchy rhythms, memorable memories, a bit of swing and even some jazzy harmonies. One or more of these Rotations makes for a perfect end of an advanced recital. OK for 4.3 range marimba.
These pieces have all the attributes of crowd pleasers” catchy rhythms, memorable memories, a bit of swing and even some jazzy harmonies. One or more of these Rotations makes for a perfect end of an advanced recital. OK for 4.3 range marimba.
Already a hit! The theme is based on the music of Astor Piazzolla, but the style is unmistakably Sammut.
Already a hit! The theme is based on the music of Astor Piazzolla, but the style is unmistakably Sammut.
Want to make friends with a brass player? Already have a tuba-toting acquaintance? This work by William Penn can also be performed by bass trombone, so you can widen your circle of friends.
Want to make friends with a brass player? Already have a tuba-toting acquaintance? This work by William Penn can also be performed by bass trombone, so you can widen your circle of friends.
These pieces have all the attributes of crowd pleasers” catchy rhythms, memorable memories, a bit of swing and even some jazzy harmonies. One or more of these Rotations makes for a perfect end of an advanced recital. OK for 4.3 range marimba.
These pieces have all the attributes of crowd pleasers” catchy rhythms, memorable memories, a bit of swing and even some jazzy harmonies. One or more of these Rotations makes for a perfect end of an advanced recital. OK for 4.3 range marimba.
