Mallet Instrument Method Books

Rosauro-Beginning Exercises and Studies for Two Mallets

Beginning Exercises and Studies for Two Mallets by Ney Rosauro is designed to be used in conjuction with his snare drum method book - "The Complete Method for Snare D... 

Stensgaard-Six Mallet Grip

An in-depth look into the technical process of marimbist Kai Stensgaard. Contains many illustrations and explanations that detail Kai's approach to the 6 mallet grip. The incl... 

Delecluse-Method for Vibraphone (Vol 1)

The Jacques Delecluse Methode for Vibraphone is a collection of instructions and exercises to develop technique of aspiring students. 

Grover/Whaley-4 Mallet Fundamentals

4 Mallet Fundamentals is a combination of 4 Mallet Primer by Neil Grover and 4 Mallet Exercises by Garwood Whaley. By combining both books into one... 

Delecluse-Method for Vibraphone (Vol 2)

The Jacques Delecluse Methode for Vibraphone 2 is a collection of instructions and exercises that continues to develop technique of aspiring students. 

Stensgaard-Advanced Marimba Techniques

The 2020 Coronavirus COVID-19 shut down gave me time to finish this book about advanced 4 mallet marimba techniques for the advanced marimba player. The idea is to build on... 

Whaley-Primary Handbook for Mallets

Internationally acclaimed by today's leading teachers, Primary Handbook for Mallets (xylophone, marimba, vibes, and bells) is designed for the beginner of any age. This method... 

Jolliff-Intermediate Method for Marimba or Xylophone

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical st... 

Lawless, Larry-12 Etudes for 2 Mallet Marimba

12 Etudes for 2 Mallet Marimba by Larry Lawless is a collection of unaccompanied etudes in a variety of styles, keys, and tempi, written to be idiomatic to the marim... 

Solomon-500 4-Surface Patterns

500 4-Surface Patterns was designed by Samuel Solomon to develop technique in any context requiring proficiency with four surfaces. The four spaces on the staff can... 

Green-New Series of Individual Instruction Courses for Xylophone and Marimba

George Hamilton Green's New Series of Individual Instruction Courses for Xylophone and Marimba provides a unique approach to improvisation in ragtime style. Virtuoso Bo... 

Goodenberger-Just the 4 of Us

Mark Goodenberger's new collection is perfect for the advanced four-mallet beginner. This book adds to the very limited amount of quality repertoire at this level. Students... 

Baker-Modern Concepts in Jazz Improvisation

David Baker's Modern Concepts In Jazz Improvisation is an excellent book designed to assist musicians with their performance of contemporary (post be-bop) jazz. It focuses on ... 

Pimentel-Bar Percussion Notebook Vol. 1

Linda Lorren Pimentel's Bar Percussion Solo Notebook Vol. 1 is full of intermediate level solo pieces for the developing mallet player.The music can be performed on ... 

Tachoir-Contemporary Mallet Method

Jerry Tachoir's Contemporary Mallet Method is intended for those keyboard-mallet percussionists that have an interest in four mallet playing. it introduces all of th... 

Baker-Jazz Improvisation

David Baker's Jazz Improvisation focuses on the communicative and technical aspects of improvisation and makes an excellent resource for both pros and aspiring improvisers. As... 

Kreutzer-42 Studies (ed. Singer)

The Edmund Singer arrangement of Rodolphe Kreutzer's 42 Etudes for Violin. A great mallet exercise book. 

Jorand-30 Exercises for Xylophone/Hanon

C. L Hanon has adapted Marcel Jorand's 30 Exercises for Xylophone. 

Delecluse-20 Studies for Xylophone

Twenty Studies for Xylophone by Jacques Delecluse is another brilliant entry from this masterful teacher. These 20 etudes are perfect for technical study and reading... 

Jorand-First Book for Xylophone

First Book for Xylophone by Marcel Jorand is designed to develop technique, reading and overall musicianship for students of xylophone.