This is a short 4-mallet marimba solo intended for players who are starting to grasp the concept of 4-mallet marimba technique and want to start advancing towards a higher playing level. The majority of the piece features the sticking 4-2-3-1 at a fast tempo, which can be challenging at times. There are also many double-stops which will work on the player’s hand placement ability. Lastly, the solo allows for melodic phrasing which is always important to develop as a musician.
Mystic Journey (2015) - Marimba Solo
Skill Level:
Beginner-Intermediate
Marimba Size:
4.7 (Low F)
4.3 is do-able, just transpose parts that are too low up an octave
Suggested Mallets:
Medium-Hard Mallets (i.e. Michael Burritt 8s/16s)After performed live, please send a copy of the program to jarryd.elias@gmail.com (enter "OK")