VIC FIRTH PRESENTS:
PERCUSSION 101: Keyboard Percussion Instruments
   — Video 3: Grip and Basic Stroke Techniques


MALLET SELECTION GUIDE:

The following is a selection of mallets that will provide the student with a perfect general purpose implement for each of the keyboard percussion instruments:

XYLOPHONE    
M133
Medium poly. A perfect general mallet for most xylophone playing!
Head = 1 1/8", L = 14 1/4"
 Listen to this mallet!  |  Xylophone  |  Bells  |
BELLS    
M142
Very hard phenolic. A perfect general mallet for most bell playing. Small head for brilliant and pointed sounds.
Head = 7/8", L = 14 1/4"
Listen to this mallet!   |  Bells  |  Bells 2  |
VIBRAPHONE    
M188
Hard yarn cord mallet provides maximum projection and clarity. Weighted rubber core; rattan shafts. From the Multi-Application Series, which features 100% synthetic yarn for maximum durability and flexible rattan shafts.
L = 16”
MARIMBA    
M212
Medium. An all-purpose marimba mallet that works well throughout the full range of the instrument. From the Virtuoso Series features a rubber core wrapped with a wool blend yarn and birch shafts with a unique “slip-resistant” finish for excellent feel and control.
CHIMES    
Chime Hammer (CH)
For brilliant chime sounds
Head = 1 5/8"


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