Yes, Hal Leonard is the publisher.WM
Because she studied with Ian Finkel, who is a traditional grip player. See her excellent new book, 4-Mallet Marimba Playing, for further discussion.WM
Nancy Zeltsman's Woodcuts CD includes a transcription of Astor Piazolla's Tango Suite, however, I think the original inquiry was directed at improvisi...
A medium rubber mallet, like the Innovative ENS360, would also work well and give you more of the Steve Reich type of sound.WM
Behzad,By all means, pursue your ambitions. Study all aspects of music, including both performance (on multiple instruments, if possible) and composit...
I'm glad you like Vinao's "Khan Variations." I was part of the group that commissioned it.If you want more great music for marimba, get active and sta...
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Personally, I find that the choice of grip has little or nothing to do with successful playing. In regard to Marimba Spiritual, I have heard both exce...
I know Nigel Westlake and Martin Wesley-Smith, but I can't place Martin Westlake. Then again, that title doesn't ring a bell, either.WM
For the purposes of this discussion, there is a huge difference in comparing student model instruments, where things are basically the same, and high ...
In regard to Kimberly's original questions, the Adams 4.3 models (with rosewood bars, not paduk) will be at least comparable to Musser. At the top end...
See Baker's Biographical Dictionary for bio info, although the older editions miss that Druckman died in 1996.Jacob's program note was "Reflections on...
"Reflections..." is a fantastic piece. The order in which you learn the movements doesn't matter (although the 4th movement is probably technically th...
The Yamaha has a brighter sound, with more clarity and definition of each individual pitch, while the Marimba One has a darker and warmer renonance, b...
Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory in Boston.WM