Your All-Encompassing Guide to Stevens Grip on Marimba

Home Your All-Encompassing Guide to Stevens Grip on Marimba August 5, 2025 Method of Movement for Marimba by Leigh Howard Stevens So you want to learn more about how to play Stevens grip for marimba. You’ve come to the right place! I’ve compiled these articles from Stevens’ very own book “Method of Movement for Marimba,” […]

Six Differences between Xylophone & Marimba

Let’s be honest, does every keyboard in the percussion section look like a xylophone to you?
Not anymore! Today I’ve got a list of six differences between a xylophone and a marimba so that you never second-guess yourself again. Keep reading to learn more.

Choosing the Perfect Mallet for your Keyboard Instrument

Home Choosing the Perfect Mallet for your Keyboard Instrument July 15, 2025 8 min read Schwob Percussion Ensemble and Saxophone Studio joint performance of an arrangement of Cuong’s piece “Re(new)al” Choosing which mallet to use on your keyboard instrument is much more important than you might think! Your mallet choice affects the articulation (hard/soft, light/heavy), […]