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== Etymology and Alternative Spellings == <!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. --> | == Etymology and Alternative Spellings == <!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. --> | ||
[[Marimbaphone]]<br> | [[Marimbaphone]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Mitla]] - Marimba with a buzz<br> | ||
== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 12 May 2012
 Range of Marimba | |
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| Yamaha 5100A | |
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| 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