Listen With Your Eyes? - Marimba Tone Production

Mark Ford, University of North Texas College of Music Percussion Coordinator discusses basic fundamentals of marimba acoustics and performance ideas for understanding tone production on the marimba through visualization.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

So glad to see you talk about bar placement in this much detail! Thanks for sharing 😁

[@markfordmusic]

Thank you Adam! It is important for students (and teachers) to focus on tone development and how it is used in balancing and blending music on the marimba. I hope this starts a good discussion! Take care and be safe!

[@liammcelroy2265]

I've learned so much marimba in quarantine just from Mark Ford.

[@markfordmusic]

Liam, thank you! Even in a pandemic, we can find a way to improve and keep the music flowing! Keep working hard on your music! Stay safe!

[@gabrielepetrucci1081]

@Mark Ford Thank you so much for this lesson! Your approach on the instrument is very clear to understand and you teach in detail any aspects of the sound, tecnique and the position for the instrument.
Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@markfordmusic]

Thank you Gabriele! Every player needs to discover these fundamental concepts and develop their individual approach to tone production. Record yourself often for self evaluation. Have fun practicing!

[@NaokoTakada]

Yes, Moon Chaser!!!! Amazing class.

[@markfordmusic]

Thank you Dear Naoko!! I'm enjoying your lessons too!! Bravo!

[@kristenshinermcguire6660]

Love it! So helpful, Mark - thanks so much for creating and posting. Sharing with my students this week in our Zoom Studio Class ~

[@markfordmusic]

Thank you Kristen! I hope your students enjoy it. Definitely a topic for discussion and experimentation! Take care!

[@rachenko1987]

Thanks, Mark! Its so understand for me!

[@markfordmusic]

Thank you Ruslan! I'm glad that this video can be of some help. All the best to you!

[@dougwalter4633]

Clear and helpful! NAYUSS !! !

[@markfordmusic]

Thank you my friend! I hope that you and yours are well and safe!! Take care!

[@percussionstudents]

Great teaching!

[@markfordmusic]

Many thanks Mark! I hope that you and your family are well and safe!

[@cityboisauce]

Amazing! I am a current student at TAMUK, ever thought about going to South Texas for a master class? We'd love to have you!

[@markfordmusic]

Thank you! Yes, I would be happy to come down for a visit! Hopefully we can consider this soon when it is safe after the pandemic.