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A classic addition to any marimbist’s repertoire. The prelude is a virtuosic showpiece, and the three-voiced fugue highlights the separation of each voice by using different mallet types.
Stout’s composition for solo marimba is a beautiful tapestry of tonal sounds for five-octave marimba. It is dedicated to and recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
Stout’s composition for solo marimba is a beautiful tapestry of tonal sounds for five-octave marimba. It is dedicated to and recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
This piece is a 6 minute wall of sound coming from the marimba – all apparently sounding like rolls, but many patterns are really “quasi-rolls” or repeated figurations that sustain the sound of the marimba with a rhythmic drive. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
This piece is a 6 minute wall of sound coming from the marimba – all apparently sounding like rolls, but many patterns are really “quasi-rolls” or repeated figurations that sustain the sound of the marimba with a rhythmic drive. (Duration 7:14). Sheet music available.
Composed in 1950, Fissinger’s “Suite” is the first polyphonic work for unaccompanied marimba, combining both traditional tertian and quartal/quintal harmonies to evoke introspection, anticipation, panic, and serenity. Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. Sheet music available.
Composed in 1950, Fissinger’s “Suite” is the first polyphonic work for unaccompanied marimba, combining both traditional tertian and quartal/quintal harmonies to evoke introspection, anticipation, panic, and serenity. Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens. Sheet music available.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:01) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:01) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 14:55) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 14:55) Available as sheet music.
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:49) Available as sheet music: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
Recorded by Leigh Howard Stevens on the album Marimba When. (Duration 17:49) Available as sheet music: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
A classic addition to any marimbist’s repertoire. The prelude is a virtuosic showpiece for marimba based on the pattern 2343, 2343. The three-voiced fugue highlights the separation of each voice by using different mallet types.
This collection is included on the CD Bach on Marimba and available as sheet music in Bach on Marimba: Complete Collection.
| Difficulty | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Arrangement/Transcription |
| Delivery Method | Print Copy, PDF Download, Print & PDF Versions |
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
Arranged for marimba quartet
Arranged for marimba quartet
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
Four-Mallet Progressive Literature is designed to be a companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba. The music selected for this text represents guitar and keyboard literature of major composers from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Four-Mallet Progressive Literature is designed to be a companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba. The music selected for this text represents guitar and keyboard literature of major composers from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
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.
Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.
Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.
