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), […]

How to Play Xylophone

Home How to Play Xylophone July 1, 2025 5 min read Today, we will be discussing how to play xylophone, though this technique is transferrable to ANY keyboard instrument, including metals (vibraphone, glockenspiel (otherwise known as bells, orchestra bells, or bell set), chimes and crotales) or woods (marimba and xylophone). We’re gonna discuss: how to hold the […]