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 [2968]Re:I'm new to marimba, and I need some basic advice (320 reads) |
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Lon Stetz
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Hello Doug,
Welcome to the Marimba World!
In regard to your question regarding mallets, i highly recommend Malletech mallets. Ever since i have started playing marimba, i have always used Malletech mallets and have been very satisfied with the durability, craftmanship and the sound i get from using Malletech mallets.
As far as a particular mallet recommendation, i recommend the Gordon Stout series GS13 Malletech mallet for four mallet playing. I also recommend the Leigh Stevens series LS15 Malletech mallet for four or two mallet playing {especially on Bach pieces, such as Violin Sonatas and Partitas, Cello Suites, and the Violin Concerto in a minor}.
One complaint many marimbists have regarding the Stevens' mallets is that they shed quickly. Although this may be true in most cases, the sound that you get from the bars when using the Stevens mallets is very rich and eliminates any hint of "mallet chatter", especially during Bach Chorales. For Bach Chorales, I recommend using a LS1 in the bass, LS5 in the alto and tenor voice and an LS10 in the soprano voice.
For two mallet ragtime or jazz influenced literature { G.H. Green, Creston Concertino} i recommend either a pair of Mike Balter 03R Rattan handle mallets or a pair of either Malletech NR13R or NR19R Rattan handle mallets. I do not recommend using Mike Balter yarn head mallets for four mallet playing, i never liked the sound i got out of them, its very one dimensional.
For a Malletech catalog, which will give you more information regarding the Stout and Stevens line of mallets, call 732-774-0011. Also ask for a Zildjian mallet catalog when you call, it also has more info regarding Malletech mallets.
Best of luck in your studies.
Sincerely, Lon Stetz
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