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The Marimba Etudes are designed for the intermediate marimbist to work on several aspects of technique which are necessary to develop before proceeding to more advanced work.
This piece was written to exploit the possibilities of a solo side drum set against a small group of other percussion instruments, as well as explore relative (rather than absolute) pitch in addition to rhythm and timbre.
This piece was written to exploit the possibilities of a solo side drum set against a small group of other percussion instruments, as well as explore relative (rather than absolute) pitch in addition to rhythm and timbre.
“Donnerkreis” means “thunder circle” in German, a most appropriate title, since the eight timpanists (each playing single timpani) surround the audience. What a finale this would make to a percussion ensemble concert!
“Donnerkreis” means “thunder circle” in German, a most appropriate title, since the eight timpanists (each playing single timpani) surround the audience. What a finale this would make to a percussion ensemble concert!
A timpani piece with a “difference!” The first two movements exploit traditional timpani techniques in a musical fashion, with the emphasis on sensitive ensemble playing with the pianist. In the third movement, ‘Fandango’, both pianist and timpanist add sections of hand clapping and flamenco-style heel stomping. A real crowd-pleaser!
A timpani piece with a “difference!” The first two movements exploit traditional timpani techniques in a musical fashion, with the emphasis on sensitive ensemble playing with the pianist. In the third movement, ‘Fandango’, both pianist and timpanist add sections of hand clapping and flamenco-style heel stomping. A real crowd-pleaser!
The Marimba Etudes are designed for the intermediate marimbist to work on several aspects of technique which are necessary to develop before proceeding to more advanced work. Particular mallet combinations and types of movement around the instrument are stressed in these pieces, which place the techniques in a musical context.
Includes 4 etudes:
Altiplano
Chorale
Passacaglia
Toccata
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Solo |
This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.
This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.
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.
Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.
Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.
(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.
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
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.
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.
