Vibes/Marimba Masterclass

McGill University

Technical Basics:

Four Mallets Techniques

The Burton Grip

Phrasing:

Pedaling, Dampening

Sticking Concepts: single and double strokes

Practicing:

Start practicing

How to practice scale and arpeggios

Studying tunes:

Form and Phrases

Rhythm

Dynamics and Nuances

Particular Techniques

Bow

Harmonics

Dead Stroke

Introduction to improvisation (basic concepts):

–Introduction to jazz harmony

-Improvising with one scale over a rhythmic ostinato-pattern

-Improvising over a tune: the changes

-Free impro