Marimba Solo

As a drummer, I've decided to be more of a percussionist. So about five months ago, I started studying mallet percussion. This is the first solo worth recording.

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Music

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• marimba
• solo
• mallet
• etude
• goldenberg
• charlie
• bailey

[wadoryu2u]

i have to learn 4 mallets and a 4 mallet solo in about 6 months for college auditions(music education aud.)

ive played mallets about 3 months so far, know all the scales majors and minors(know some harmonic and melodic minors) and have begun 4 mallet training with a symphonic performer.

can i do it?

[Charliebdrummer]

@wadoryu2u I usually don't respond to questions or comments. I sold my Marimba three years ago. The question is, "Do you WANT to do it?" If the answer is "yes", then you CAN do it. If it is something that is important to you, then you will make the time DAILY to achieve the goal. If you're a drummer, you know the process of learning a rudiment or any other piece of music. And, just in case no one has ever let you in on this little secret. You can do anything you want you set your mind to do.

[princeali69]

im doing this as my 2 mallet audition for baldwin wallace in ohio, did you treat this solo like it was in 2/4 as oppose to 4/8

[Charliebdrummer]

I really didn't think about it. Try not to think about the time it is in. Just try to think about making it sound musical. Ask your teacher at school he/she will know a lot more than I would.

[janmarimba]

This is Janis Potter- the marimba soloist. I have taught many students over the years and I am impressed that you have aquired this kind of technical facility in only a few short months. Don't forget to start playing 4 mallets as well...I know you'll do very well. Keep up the good work.

Janis

[Charliebdrummer]

Thank you for the kind words. That really means a lot coming from you. I enjoyed my short time with the Marimba immensely but have since moved on to other endeavors. Thanks again.

[MiseryLovesCompany87]

Very good. I'd have to slow it down a lot to really see, but it looks like at some parts you were hitting the node (where the string runs). Always try hitting in the center. And it sounds like you hit a few wrong notes and maybe some of your bars are out of tune. Some of them sound like they're being choked. Make sure a music stand or something isn't resting on any of the bars. Good job, though. You're pretty good. I'd say your next objective should be to learn the Stevens four-mallet grip. =)

[marimbamarcy]

It's great that you decided to do mallet percussion. It shows that you are open minded. It's going to help you in the future ! Great job so far ! :-)

[funnyprincess789]

dont be afraid of the marimba. Play loud and proud!!!

[funnyprincess789]

@FantomOfFear You dont have to play percussion at all to be an awesome marimba player. one of my good friends is an AMAZING marimba player and she started as sax and still plays both. It will make yiu a better musician. c: Good Luck!

[bill12121212bill]

i am a freshman in high school and i could play that

[11kerryberry]

Ive watched this four times!! :)) awsomee

[MishaHendrix]

Yeaaaah! That was great!

[dothepepperminttwist]

@FantomOfFear Even though this is more of an uploader question I think I have an answer :) you can play marimba/vibes in free time, but it really depends on your director. Does he allow non-percussionist to use percussion equipment specifically for study of that instrument? If he does, you could get a percussion friend who is primarily mallets to help show you basic rudiments on it:)

[illusionFTW]

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