Single Independent Strokes - Marimba Floor Exercises by Mark Ford

Staying at home with no marimba due to the Coronavirus? Here is an easy way to continue to build your marimba technique without an instrument. Mark Ford discusses and demonstrates floor exercises for the marimba. This video focuses on the Single Independent Stroke.

[@daisycardona279]

Here again to say thank you for this content! Our kids at home with no instruments are greatly benefitting from it!

[@markfordmusic]

Thanks again Daisy! I'm glad to help the students in this difficult time! Take care!

[@kristenshinermcguire6660]

Thank you, Mark! I really enjoyed this and will be sharing with my students! Keep these lessons coming :) Best wishes ~ Kristen

[@markfordmusic]

Many thanks Kristen!! I hope that you and yours are safe and well! Take care!

[@JedFord]

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[@jacobrouthier7329]

How long each day would you recommend that we do these exercise?

[@markfordmusic]

Jacob Routhier - I think the time utilized playing floor exercises could vary, but the most important aspect is to do these exercises properly. Use a relaxed grip as you control the playing heights of the mallets. Use a metronome and give your hands a break every 8- 16 bars. Stop, reset, then play again. Playing with strong technique is more important than playing for long periods of time. With the correct performance concepts, you can get a lot done with 15-30 minutes of playing exercises!