Minuet in G

General Info

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranger: James Moore
Year of Published: 2014
Publisher: Kendor Music
Difficulty: Grade 2

Instrumentation

Marimba / Xylophone / Vibraphone / Glockenspiel

Description

Correct sticking is important for developing a smooth playing style on the marimba. While alternate sticking is usually best, there are many instances, as in this piece, where it will be best to use two strokes with either the right or left mallet to avoid cross sticking. The general rule is to end a phrase with the highest note on the right mallet or the lowest note on the left mallet. Always try several stickings for each passage until you find the one that feels best for your technique.