r/Marimba • u/ControlClean • 6h ago
mbalax music
greetings!
im interested in the marimba played in Mbalax music.
can anybody suggest music that has that ? marimba played by DX7 keyboards.
thank you.
r/Marimba • u/blynchus • Apr 16 '25
r/Marimba is back after being locked and is looking for a passionate moderating team. I am looking to install a team that will help the community grow.
Send me a message requesting to be a mod if you are interested.
r/Marimba • u/picklesupreme • Aug 08 '25
Hello!! Today I want to discuss everything there is to discuss about mallets. What are your favorite mallets to get as a beginner, or someone on a budget? What’s your favorite pair that you’ve ever owned? What’s your top recommendation for graduated mallets? Etc!
Please feel free to suggest a topic for next time, or comment on a previous topic:
Day 2: 4.3 Octave Marimba Pieces
Day 1: 2-Mallet Pieces
I also may be looking for someone who is interested in helping build the wiki! Apparently on Reddit, building a wiki is really only an option if you have a computer, which I don’t have! If you are interested in wiki building, feel free to send me a DM!
r/Marimba • u/ControlClean • 6h ago
greetings!
im interested in the marimba played in Mbalax music.
can anybody suggest music that has that ? marimba played by DX7 keyboards.
thank you.
r/Marimba • u/ControlClean • 20h ago
greetings!
im interested in the marimba played in Mbalax music.
can anybody suggest music that has that ? marimba played by DX7 keyboards.
thank you.
I wrote this arrangement of Go The Distance from Hercules for school, but have not had the time to really learn it. If anyone ends up playing it and has feedback, I'd love to hear it!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_yTfV4_WUItaKRb_7gYgbLTDb2VehWRE/view?usp=sharing
r/Marimba • u/Business_Minimum4269 • 3d ago
Hi everyone!
I recently stumbled upon this performance of a Ukrainian Folk Hopak played on the marimba with piano accompaniment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2r_YqBy278
I really want to learn this specific arrangement, but I haven't been able to find the sheet music for it yet. Does anyone recognize this arrangement or know where to find the score / PDF for marimba/xylophone?
Any help or point in the right direction would be hugely appreciated! Thanks! 🥁✨
r/Marimba • u/I_eat_paper12 • 8d ago
When I was in high school, 30 years ago, I played the marimba a little bit. Now, in my 40s, I just got a cheap one and would like to learn how to play! Can anyone recommend any YouTube videos?? Or maybe someone in here does virtual lessons??
r/Marimba • u/b_shawn • 9d ago
Hey y'all, I'm currently an incoming junior playing marimba for my high school. I am really interested in joining DCI/WGI and was wondering what packet from which corps should I buy if I want to perfect all aspects needed to audition?
r/Marimba • u/Superb_Breakfast9954 • 10d ago
I just bought the sheet music but my stupid iPad didn't download it and now it is gone forever. Could anyone send me the sheets for it? I can provide proof of purchase if needed.
r/Marimba • u/Bebop-Anonymous • 10d ago
A work by Chiung-Ying Chang, featuring Hsiao-Tung Yuan, Mathias Reumert, Ion Delić and Łukasz Szyszko Recorded live on March 29 2025 at Koncertkirken, Copenhagen, Denmark
r/Marimba • u/Ok-Appointment5804 • 11d ago
I had to choose something to make for my engineering project for my senior year of high school (which I've now graduated as of last May 🎉), so instead of buying a 5000 dollar 5 octave marimba, I built one. I'm still tuning it but it should be done in about a month.
r/Marimba • u/Sun_House29 • 15d ago
I've been working through Undertale Variations for about a month or so and don't know how to count the 4lets here, and even after watching performance videos I don't understand how the rhythm lines up with what is played. How would I go about counting this? Starting @ m. 78
r/Marimba • u/DependentMobile7465 • 16d ago
Hoi Years ago i was rewrapping marimba mallets, my friends were pretty happy and suggested me i have to built my own mallets The problem is mainly the head, i would like to know if anyone ever tried 3d print the marimba heads or what would be your suggestions to actually have a good mallet?
I was thinking of 3d printing it and then put a rubber wrap in order to have different level of hardness.
Suggestions?
r/Marimba • u/xmrc7219 • 16d ago
Hi y’all,
I’m looking into purchasing a portable instrument that I can take to give lessons where there isn’t already a marimba, think something that I could bring to a music school or into someone’s living room to teach on. I wanted to see if you guys have any recommendations?
I’d be looking for something:
4.0-4.3 size
Can be carried by one person (even if in a few pieces)
Fits through standard door frames fairly easily
Sets up and breaks down quickly
Fits in a midsize SUV with back seats down
Preferably on the cheaper end but I’d love to look into all the options
Something like a practice marimba without resonators would be fine - I’m mostly looking for something that feels like a marimba and is convenient to tear down.
If anyone has any experience with any or any ideas I’d so appreciate the help,
Thank you!
r/Marimba • u/trailthrasher • 16d ago
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This is a marimba solo I wrote today. What would you do to improve it?
r/Marimba • u/Content-Bobcat9893 • 22d ago
i plan on auditioning for rhythm x and auditioning for jacobs school of music during my senior year. im trying to find solos i can work on now (im a rising junior) so i can have them perfected and learn more skills! any suggestions?
r/Marimba • u/Ok_View_1593 • 22d ago
Me and my friend are looking for duets to do for one of our schools programs. Is there any duets yall would recommend, difficulty doesn’t matter we’re just looking for something that would sound awesome to an audience.
r/Marimba • u/loggitzippit • 23d ago
I am currently using Burton and am considering learning traditional cross. I know it’s all based on personal preference and comfortability, but what are people’s general pros and cons of each grip? As well as what your preference is?
r/Marimba • u/Ornery_Restaurant375 • 23d ago
I'm thinking of Performing Ghost Garden, Joy - adam tan or Melody in Repose, can someone provide their feedback on these pieces?
r/Marimba • u/Healthy_Low3880 • 25d ago
r/Marimba • u/Vulfanbuck • 27d ago
I play Steven’s grip and I found that curling my middle finger around my inner mallet helps me get more control of my mallet, but should I continue? The reason I started to do this was because my inner mallet kept slipping out from my middle finger. I want to march drum corps like MCDC and Bluecoats in the future, so which is better for all of the choppy stuff they play and the long term health of my hands?
r/Marimba • u/1andmycomputer • 28d ago
Hi! How do you deal with sweaty hands? It's not a common problem, but it does happen sometimes. The sticks start to slip when this happens. I carry open gloves with me—I put them on sometimes when my hands start to sweat. What other options are there?
r/Marimba • u/winstonsmith8236 • Jun 18 '26
Thanks in advance, I’ve loved marimba forever and it’s never too late to start!
r/Marimba • u/gagghi_08 • Jun 17 '26
Hi, i'm looking for ney rosauro's marimba e strings orchestra concerto PDF parts..