Seven Stones: 7 Duets for Shared Low-A Marimba

Each of the 7 duets in this collection for 2 players on 1 low-A marimba represents a “stack of stones” from a different country or culture. The interplay between the two marimbas aims to elicit the balance and harmony behind each monument. The variety of musical styles and varied techniques will have great appeal to students, teachers and listeners alike.

Genre: 2-Mallet Marimba Duet Collection | # of Players: 2
Series: N/A
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 18:00

Instrumentation
Marimba 1
Marimba 2

*May share one 4.3-octave instrument

Program Notes
Nearly every culture has a form of stacked stones used for many purposes. Some cultures stack them for burial sites, some to create monuments, and some are navigation markers. Many have a religious aspect, while some are a form of expression through meditation and art.

Each of the 7 duets in this book represents a “stack of stones” from a different country or culture. The interplay between the two marimbas aims to elicit the balance and harmony behind each monument. The variety of musical styles and varied techniques will have great appeal to students, teachers and listeners alike.