Mallet Instrument Method Books

Cirone-Four Mallet Marimba Solos

This method is an extension of Cirone's "The Orchestral Mallet Player". It takes the original compositions found in the original method and provides 4 mallet realizations. 

Zwickler-Tone Row Exercises for Mallet Percussion

Howard Zwickler's Tone Row Exercises for Mallet Percussion is a collection of 14 contemporary etudes in twelve-tone technique with 2 mallets for advanced players. 

Gschwendtner-30 Ubungsstucke (duets for vibes or marimba)

30 Ubungsstucke by Czerny Gschwendtner is a collection 30 duets for vibraphone and marimba. This collection is designed as a development tool for student seeking to increase s... 

Jollet-Jeux de Rythmes 2

Complete and progressive study of the rhythm and the reading of notes in the different keys. This method is proposing several types of exercises with 1 voice, 2 voices (polyrh... 

Blume/Spencer-Unbook, The

The Unbook 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, and partial ... 

Sher-Real Easy Book vol. 2, The

Following up the great success of The Real Easy Book - Volume 1, Volume 2 is perfect for students with a few years playing experience, right up to working professionals. From ... 

Chantereau-Technique Pianorimba vol. 2

Technique Pianorimba is an in depth look into the keyboard technique of Marc Chantereau. Chantereau's grip is similar to the Burton grip but differs in regards to stroke creat... 

Chantereau-Technique Pianorimba vol. 3: Arpeggios

This is Volume 3: Arpeggios - in Marc Chantereau's Technique Pianorimba - for Marimba and Vibraphone. This book contains a wealth of studies for keyboard percussion based on a... 

Zator-Keyboard Fundamentals with Play-Along Tracks

This exercise book consists of 2-Mallet and 4-Mallet exercises that have unique play-along tracks. Musical styles of the tracks include Rock-n-Roll, Latin, Samba, African, Jaz... 

Hal Leonard-Disney Songs for Xylophone arr. Rapp-X

25 delightful Disney tunes in arrangements for xylophone. Includes: Be Our Guest (from Beauty and the Beast) Cruella de Vil (from 101 Dalmatians)... 

Peters, K.-Soundscapes (Tapspace Edition)

Accomplished educator and performer Kyle H. Peters presents Soundscapes - a colorful, musically-diverse set of 18 etudes for solo marimba. These etudes are designed to help... 

Mayman-Dampening Studies

Dampening Studies is the first book to fully unravel the intricacies of dampening and pedaling on the vibraphone. With a foreword by master vibraphonist David Friedman, the... 

Welsh-Making Music at the Keyboard (Bk 1 supplement)

J Robert Welsh's Making Music at the Keyboard is a basic study in reading readiness. This method develops aural and physical perception. In this supplement edition you'll find... 

Zempleni-Percussion Music for Beginners

Percussion Music for Beginners by Laszlo Zempleni is a collection of music designed to teach students the fundamentals through mallet instruments. 

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... 

Torrebruno-Metodo per Vibraphono

Metodo per Vibraphono is an Italian language collection of exercises and instruction covering 2 and 4 mallet playing. 

Baker-How to Play Bebop (Vol 1)

How to Play Bebop (Vol 1) is from a three volume series that includes the scales, chords and modes necessary to play bebop music. A great introduction to a style that is most ... 

Baker-How to Play Bebop (Vol 2)

Baker's How to Play Bebop (Vol 2) is part of a three-volume series that includes the scales, chords and modes necessary to play bebop music. A great introduction to a style t... 

Peterson-Rubank Elementary Xylophone and Marimba Studies

A fundamental beginning course for individual or like-instrument class instruction.  

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.