4-Mallet

13 Morceaux is a wonderful set of three selections from the original collection of solo piano pieces by Sibelius – Etude, Carillon ("Bells") & Humoresque. Great piano transcriptions are hard to come by, so take...

This theme and variations was composed with the piano compositions of Liszt, Rachmaninov, and other Romantic era composers in mind. in homage to the great Romantic era solo compositions, it should be approached with an eye...

The three selections in this transcription adapt extremely well to the marimba and, in turn, showcase many of the virtuosic four-mallet techniques found in contemporary marimba literature, such as close-interval sticking and...

This lyrical piece is very challenging with many wide leaps in both hands. The independence that is required between the hands puts it at the forefront of evolving marimba technique. Very impressive!Genre: Marimba (4-mallet)...

9 Miniatures and a Fantasy is a collection of intermediate pieces for solo marimba written with the idea of presenting different technical aspects to the performer in short musical studies. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of...

A Heaven Full of Stars is a lyrical marimba solo meant to evoke feelings of wonder and peacefulness. The work was inspired by the composer’s personal relationships and his feelings of awe when observing the night sky...

This solo piece requires a developed technique for both hands of the marimba player. Any audience is sure to enjoy the beautiful, warm sound of the marimba. The performer can show off their musicality during this piece to...

This lovely piece by Guillaume Le Picard will be very successful for students, teachers, performers and for the public too. Both technical topics and musical interest make this work enjoyable for marimba practicing but also...

The four selections (Humming Tune, Soldier’s March, Choral, and A Little Piece) are perfect for playing for general audiences unfamiliar with the instrument and its literature. They also employ basic techniques, such...

This set of short pieces begins in a contemporary (although tonal) harmonic language and gradually carries the listener “back in time” to a more romantic tonality. The five “photographs” hint at a...

Almost Beyond takes its inspiration from a story/painting by StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas (www.storypeople.com). Genre: Duet for Marimba & Piano | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 5:00...

Written for marimbist Nina Fujisawa, Daiki Kato's arrangement of the classic hymn Amazing Grace explores the full range of the marimba, featuring lush rolls, arpeggiated flourishes, and bluesy elements, making it a unique...

A brilliant fusion of classical and modern idioms and harmonies bring this piece to the forefront of contemporary composition. A virtuosic and technical beast, this piece is a must for the modern marimbist.Genre: Marimba...

Apparitions for solo marimba reflects on the notion of a memory, thought, or sensation that has a tendency to resurface. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium | Duration: 6:00 InstrumentationMarimba...

Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical...

Dedicated to marimbist Michael Burritt, this piece serves as a great etude for working on double laterals in both hands through the use of triplets and the whole tone scale. Although Kaiser labels Apsara #2 as a technical...