Fundamentals of Mallet Playing:
The Ideal Method Book for Beginning Mallet Players - by Joe Maroni
Fundamentals of Mallet Playing is the ideal method book for beginning marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone players. The primary emphasis of this method book is developing the three essential concepts for learning to play a mallet instrument: (1) Learning the names of the notes on the music staff; (2) Learning the value of the notes and how to count them; and (3) Learning where the notes are located on the mallet instrument keyboard. As new notes are introduced on the lines and spaces of the music staff, the note name, note value, method of counting, and location of the note on the mallet instrument is clearly illustrated. Each of the essential music elements is presented understandably and sequentially. Each new concept is followed by several exercises and original melodies that are specifically designed to develop reading ability, technique, and musicianship. Students will understand and develop each newly learned music concept as they progress from lesson to lesson. Also included in this method are seven elementary solos written for marimba, xylophone, or vibes. These solos contain all of the newly learned music concepts that were presented throughout the book. The seven solos are ideal for junior high school band tryouts and Solo and Ensemble contest. Difficulty: Beginning, 60 pages. Large Picture.