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Four-Mallet Marimba Playing - A Musical Approach for All Levels | Marimba Technique and Studies for Beginners to Advanced Players By Nancy Zeltsman | Classic and Contemporary Solos for Recitals

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Condition
New
Model
MM-HL06620055
Dimensions
9 x 0.47 x 12 in
Weight
1.45 lb
Publisher
Hal Leonard
Publication date
November 1, 2003
Edition
Otab

Description

Master Four-Mallet Marimba Technique for All Levels. This comprehensive book offers a musical approach to mastering the four-mallet marimba technique, suitable for players of all skill levels. Whether you are just starting out or are preparing for a recital, this resource provides a structured way to develop your technique while engaging with music that spans from beginner etudes to advanced solos. Develop Your Marimba Technique with 50 Studies. The book includes 50 carefully crafted studies designed to develop your four-mallet skills in a musical context. These studies are ideal for improving grip, strokes, tone production, rolls, and phrasing, giving you a solid foundation in marimba technique. Classic and Contemporary Solos for Recitals and Auditions. The book features 18 classic and contemporary solos from composers like Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Bernstein, and Ellington, making it an essential resource for recital preparation, auditions, or juries. These solos offer a blend of timeless compositions and modern pieces to challenge and inspire marimbists. Performance Tips and Helpful Guidelines. In addition to the studies and solos, this book provides valuable commentary and performance tips to enhance your playing. The guidelines cover mallet selection, grip, strokes, phrasing, and other essential topics that every marimbist should master. A Perfect Resource for Music Teachers and Students. Ideal for music teachers and students alike, this book provides the tools to build a strong technical foundation and master the art of four- mallet marimba playing. It’s an excellent teaching aid or a thoughtful gift for percussionists passionate about improving their marimba technique. Songs Included: Beethoven Handel Chopin Debussy Leonard Bernstein Duke Ellington and more. Read more

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Publisher Hal Leonard
Publication date November 1, 2003
Edition Otab
Language English
Print length 200 pages
ISBN-10 063403426X
ISBN-13 68
Item Weight 1.45 pounds

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Wonderful method book
Ms. Zeltsman really did an amazing job with this new method for marimba playing. She manages to avoid the flaws of the L. H. Stevens "Method of Movement" by using musical examples to develop technique rather than technique for it's own sake, a concept that has never worked well for mallet percussionists. This book describes the traditional 4-mallet grip better than any others I've come to. The deficiencies of previous descriptions is likely why so few university students in America use the traditional grip. Many just assume it's an inferior grip, and then are wowed when they see one of the many top notch marimba performers who have mastered it's nuances. (This grip is taught much more in Japan and Europe than it is here in the States) One of my favorite aspects of this books is her thorough description of phrasing and other musical facets of marimba playing that have been completely ignored in other books. Though I certainly disagree with some of her assertions, I can't disagree with her success and the success of her students coming out of Boston Conservatory. I think this may become the primary marimba method book into the 21st century. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2006 by Daniel J. Shevock

Four (4) Mallets vs Two (2) mallets
In order to understand the control of four (4) mallets you need to read and understand the principle behind the holding and striking the keys as directed by the author in this book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023 by KCstargazer

Great Book!
I am a new marimba student and am finding Ms. Zeltsman's book beyond excellent. She very thoroughly discusses different techniques and shares her personal preferences with insight as to why. I'm just scratching the surface of this wonderful instrument and with Ms. Zeltsman's help I'm loving my practice time more and more. I highly recommend this very instructional book which is very easy to understand. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2014 by Book Junkie

Four Stars
Good
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2014 by Paul McCollum

Marimba for Beginners.
This book answers a lot of the questions i had when it came time to choose an instrument and start the process of learning to play this instrument.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019 by Helen C

Great Book for 4-Mallet Marimba
My daughter loved this gift. She wanted some more challenging music that specifically requires 4 mallets and this book delivered as described.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018 by SuzieQ

Great Educational Tool
This book offers great exercises and educational information for beginner and intermediate Marimba players. It includes some very nice solos to help inspire percussionists to get into keyboard percussion.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013 by Joshua A Guthrie

Five Stars
Great for theory, Learned a lot technique wise from this.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016 by Amazon Customer
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