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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. -->
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== Construction ==
== Construction ==

Revision as of 18:17, 19 February 2012


Marimba


Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Construction

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