. Jacob Druckman's Reflection on the Nature of Water has become one of the standard 4-mallet marimba solos in the contemporary marimba literature. This master class, written by the person it was composed for, Dan Druckman, the composer's son Associate Principal Percussionist of the New York Philharmonic provides a unique insight into the complexities of this monumental work. This analysis of "Reflections" includes: * Exploration of the sonic, timbral, and expressive possibilities of the marimba in a unique way * A hands-on, specific, "nuts and bolts" approach to understanding and performing the piece * Applications of mallet choices, strokes, articulation, and phrasing-to have as wide a sonic palette as possible * Correction of mistakes in the score
Language
English
Pages
24
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Meredith Music Publications
Release
September 01, 2012
ISBN
1574632183
ISBN 13
9781574632187
Marimba Master Class on Reflections on the Nature of Water
. Jacob Druckman's Reflection on the Nature of Water has become one of the standard 4-mallet marimba solos in the contemporary marimba literature. This master class, written by the person it was composed for, Dan Druckman, the composer's son Associate Principal Percussionist of the New York Philharmonic provides a unique insight into the complexities of this monumental work. This analysis of "Reflections" includes: * Exploration of the sonic, timbral, and expressive possibilities of the marimba in a unique way * A hands-on, specific, "nuts and bolts" approach to understanding and performing the piece * Applications of mallet choices, strokes, articulation, and phrasing-to have as wide a sonic palette as possible * Correction of mistakes in the score