Marimba

lj39 · 08-03-2010, 12:51 PM

Good for you! I've done both marimba and vibes (although not in a LOOONG while lol), and I think I prefer the earthier tones of the marimba myself.

Not sure exactly what kind of advice you're looking for, but if you have a pit leader, they can surely help you with certain techniques and approaches to the music. I know that when I'd practice between the two instruments I had to adjust my touch going from marimba to vibes as opposed to the other way. I think this was because of the 'liver', clearer sound of the vibes.

If you haven't done 4 mallet before be prepared for some sore spots in between your fingers..lol. The first month I started doing it, my 'in-between spots' around my fingers felt kinda funky whenever I'd take a shower or get 'em wet..

08-03-2010, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
lj39 Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Floating at the bottom of a pint Posts: 162	Good for you! I've done both marimba and vibes (although not in a LOOONG while lol), and I think I prefer the earthier tones of the marimba myself. Not sure exactly what kind of advice you're looking for, but if you have a pit leader, they can surely help you with certain techniques and approaches to the music. I know that when I'd practice between the two instruments I had to adjust my touch going from marimba to vibes as opposed to the other way. I think this was because of the 'liver', clearer sound of the vibes. If you haven't done 4 mallet before be prepared for some sore spots in between your fingers..lol. The first month I started doing it, my 'in-between spots' around my fingers felt kinda funky whenever I'd take a shower or get 'em wet..