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Four-Mallet Method for Marimba

Price range: $20.00 through $22.00

This book is a complete method for the beginning four-mallet student. Each of the five basic techniques is presented in a logical sequence through exercises, developmental etudes and short repertoire. The revised edition includes new material. Recommended for college freshmen.

This book is a complete method for the beginning four-mallet student. Each of the five basic techniques is presented in a logical sequence through exercises, developmental etudes and short repertoire. The revised edition includes new material. Recommended for college freshmen.

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Hinger Collection (Vol. 1 – Vol. 6)

$150.00

Hinger writes notes and tips for performance and practice of Beethoven, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Richard Strauss, and Igor Stravinsky. Save $30 by buying the entire Hinger collection (Vol. 1-6).

Hinger writes notes and tips for performance and practice of Beethoven, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Richard Strauss, and Igor Stravinsky. Save $30 by buying the entire Hinger collection (Vol. 1-6).

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Ideo-Kinetics

Price range: $25.00 through $28.00

Develop more confidence in your playing! In his landmark technique book, Gordon Stout shares his insight with articles on “kinesthetic touch” (ideo-kinetics), correct practice technique and how to sightread.

Develop more confidence in your playing! In his landmark technique book, Gordon Stout shares his insight with articles on “kinesthetic touch” (ideo-kinetics), correct practice technique and how to sightread.

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Masters of the Marimba – PRE-ORDER

$59.99

PRE-ORDER COMING MARCH 2026    Including nine interviews and two historical chapters, Masters of the Marimba is a deep dive into the lives of a select few marimbists who have had the most profound impact on the marimba. Features interviews with Abe, Burritt, Klimasara, Sammut, Stevens, Stout, van Sice, Zeltsman, and Živković, and historical chapters on Clair Omar Musser and Vida Chenoweth.

PRE-ORDER COMING MARCH 2026    Including nine interviews and two historical chapters, Masters of the Marimba is a deep dive into the lives of a select few marimbists who have had the most profound impact on the marimba. Features interviews with Abe, Burritt, Klimasara, Sammut, Stevens, Stout, van Sice, Zeltsman, and Živković, and historical chapters on Clair Omar Musser and Vida Chenoweth.

Masters of the Vibes

$49.99

Masters of the Vibes is a celebration of the vibraphone and the artists who play it on the highest level. Musician/author Anthony Smith leads readers on an entertaining, informative journey through the history of this beautiful sounding, but sometimes overlooked, instrument through stimulating conversations with a wide variety of vibes players.

Masters of the Vibes is a celebration of the vibraphone and the artists who play it on the highest level. Musician/author Anthony Smith leads readers on an entertaining, informative journey through the history of this beautiful sounding, but sometimes overlooked, instrument through stimulating conversations with a wide variety of vibes players.

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Method of Movement

Price range: $35.00 through $39.00

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.

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Method of Movement für Marimba—MoM/German (L.H. Stevens/translation by Jasmin Kolberg)

Price range: $35.00 through $39.00

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in a German translation by Jasmin Kolberg.

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in a German translation by Jasmin Kolberg.

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Method of Movement—Edizione Italiana—MoM Italian (L.H. Stevens/translation by Sergio Torta)

Price range: $35.00 through $39.00

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in an Italian translation by Sergio Torta.

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in an Italian translation by Sergio Torta.

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Méthode de Mouvements Pour Marimba—MoM/French (L.H. Stevens/translation by Frederic Gauthier)

Price range: $35.00 through $39.00

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in a French translation by Frederic Gauthier.

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in a French translation by Frederic Gauthier.

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Método de Movimiento para Marimba –MoM/Spanish (L. H. Stevens/translation by David Valdes)

Price range: $35.00 through $39.00

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. Now in a Spanish translation by David Valdés.

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. Now in a Spanish translation by David Valdés.

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Rudimental Arithmetic – A Drummer’s Study of Pattern and Rhythm

Price range: $60.00 through $66.00

What does arithmetic have to do with snare drum rudiments and rhythm? At a fundamental level, the answer is: everything. Includes over 30 pages of exercises and 8 very challenging solo etudes.

What does arithmetic have to do with snare drum rudiments and rhythm? At a fundamental level, the answer is: everything. Includes over 30 pages of exercises and 8 very challenging solo etudes.

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Six Suites for Marimba (Bach/trans. Stevens)

Price range: $40.00 through $44.00

Two books in one binding, 106 pages. LHS’ Marimbists’ Guide to Performing Bach contains 17 sections covering tempo, ornamentation, articulation, mallet choice, production of legato, etc.

Two books in one binding, 106 pages. LHS’ Marimbists’ Guide to Performing Bach contains 17 sections covering tempo, ornamentation, articulation, mallet choice, production of legato, etc.

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Wrist Twisters

Price range: $32.00 through $35.00

Wrist Twisters: A classic method book for snare drum, written by Elden “Buster” Bailey, who was a 40+ year member of the New York Philharmonic, a 20+ year teacher at the Juilliard School, and is acclaimed as one of the greatest snare drummers and snare drum teachers of all time.

Wrist Twisters: A classic method book for snare drum, written by Elden “Buster” Bailey, who was a 40+ year member of the New York Philharmonic, a 20+ year teacher at the Juilliard School, and is acclaimed as one of the greatest snare drummers and snare drum teachers of all time.

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マリンバのための メソッド オブ ムーヴメント —Method of Movement/Japanese (L.H. Stevens/translation by Natsu Nagae)

Price range: $35.00 through $39.00

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in a Japanese translation by Natsu Nagae.

Leigh Howard Stevens’ treatise on 4-mallet technique, now in a Japanese translation by Natsu Nagae.

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