Mallet Instrument Method Books
Gilbert-Learn to Play Keyboard Percussion
Learn to play Keyboard Percussion from David W Gilbert is a carefully graded method that builds a sound rhythmic sense, develops well-rounded musicianship and emphasizes conce...
Chauviere-First Studies for Xylophone
First Etudes for Xylophone by Joel Chauviere is a collection of studies designed to develop technique and musicianship in the student.
Blume/Spencer-Unbook, The (Blue volume)
The Unbook Blue Volume by Julie Spencer and Gernot Blume is a Collection of 200 Short Compositions for Improvisation. Much like a fake book with melody lines w/chord symbols, ...
Cirone-Simple Steps to Keyboard Percussion
For the beginning percussionist, expert instruction in the rudiments of the keyboard percussion instruments. Detail-oriented, teaching the specific skills for the instrument.
Legendre-Vitter-Child's Play
Child's Play is a much-needed resource of seven single-page etudes for the beginning 4-mallet player. By isolating stroke types and focusing on aspects of shifting and interva...
Verne-Passerelles, Exercices de Lecture Vol. 1
Duet Exercises for Xylophone and Marimba. French text method.
Solook-Vibraphone Etudes for Extending Technique
I composed these etudes as a collection of short technical and musical scenarios that can be presented in concert. I have tried to deal with technical aspects that I have o...
Leth-Four Mallet Studies for Vibraphone
Max Leth compiled Four Mallet Studies for Vibraphone to develop the skill sets of players utilizing 4 mallets.
Schluter-Studies for Vibraphone (Vol 1)
Studies for Vibraphone by Wolfgang Schluter is a beginning method book that covers the basics of the instrument and technique.
Tavernier-120 Exercises & Etudes for Vibraphone 1
Jean Claude and Marc Tavernier's 120 Exercises & Etudes for Vibraphone 1 is a collection that develops technique and musicianship in the player.
Londeix-Xylophonia vol. 1
Technical exercises in the first half of this method will prepare you to play the recital etudes in the second half. All of the etudes feature piano accompaniments and moderat...
Sejourne-19 Musical Studies for Vibes Vol. 5 (w/piano acc.)
With few study books exisiting for the Vibraphone, Emmanuel Séjourné ensures that this gap is filled with his excellent 19 Musical Studies for Vibraphone. ...
Sejourne-Independence: Exercises and Studies for Vibes or Marimb
This is Emmanuel Sejourne's Independence which is a collection of exercises and studies for vibraphone and marimba.
Blume/Spencer-Unbook, The (Green)
The Unbook Green Volume by Julie Spencer and Gernot Blume is a Collection of 200 Short Compositions for Improvisation. Much like a fake book with melody lines w/chord symbols,...
Lautzenheiser-Essential Elements-Keyboard Percussion Book 2
The second book in the Essential Elements for Band series includes an easy to teach sight-reading system, logical sequence of skills, band arrangements, Dr. Tim parent ...
Verne-Passerelles, Exercices de Lecture Vol 2
Exercises for Vibraphone written in French.
Stevens-Method of Movement (Japanese edition)
Method of Movement for Marimba by Leigh Howard Stevens (with 590 exercises) is the most detailed text ever written on the subject of four mallet playing. Contains 15 chapters ...
Jackson - Unfinished Dream Op. 64-M
Unfinished Dream was composed for the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is used in the piece in unique ways as ...
Kihle-Marimba Elements: Etudes for Solo Marimba vol. 1
This collection of etudes was written to add a technique component to my private lessons. I have found that I am able to teach students to successfully perform a full-lengt...
Houllif/Moore-Fantastic Mallets
Fantastic Mallets is a one-of-a-kind tutor for young mallet percussionists. This book teaches the development of correct two-mallet technique by presenting instructional mater...
