Title
Differences in Physical Movement between the Techniques Used on the Marimba and the Vibraphone
Publication Date
2014-11-29
Availability
Open access
Embargo Period
2014-11-28
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Department
Instrumental Performance (Music)
Date of Defense
2014-11-06
First Committee Member
Svetoslav R. Stoyanov
Second Committee Member
Thomas M. Sleeper
Third Committee Member
Ross T. Harbaugh
Fourth Committee Member
Charles Mason
Abstract
The purpose of this essay is to explore the physical and technical approaches based on the characteristics of the marimba and the vibraphone. This essay includes research about the instruments' structures and materials, observations of performances and some conversations with mallet-keyboard percussion players. In addition, the essay also describes my own performance experiences with the two instruments.
Keywords
Marimba; Vibraphone; Techniques; Motion; Rebound; Chin; Differences
Recommended Citation
Ke, Ruoying, "Differences in Physical Movement between the Techniques Used on the Marimba and the Vibraphone" (2014). Open Access Dissertations. 1327.
http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/1327