Two : a collection of concert pieces for two-mallet marimba solo : with a comprehensive guide to technique and performance practice / Gene Koshinski ; edited by Benjamin Toth.

Author/creator Koshinski, Gene composer, performer, writer of added commentary.
Format Musical Score
Publication InfoDuluth : Gene Koshinski, 2014.
Description1 score (88 pages) : illustrations ; 26 x 30 cm
Subjects

Other author/creatorToth, Benjamin, editor.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Afternoon in March.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Caleidoscópio.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Running with scissors.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Prelude nuevo.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Watercolors.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Impressions of Chinese opera. Chang he Zuo; arranged.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Homage to KJ.
Included WorkKoshinski, Gene. Variations (after Viñao)
Uniform titleMarimba music. Selections
Contents Section one: Foundation. Before the sound. Technique (definition) ; Instrument height ; Standing and moving behind the instrument ; Mallet choice -- Generating the sound. Grip ; Stroke ; Stroke types -- Expressing the sound. Playing areas ; Dynamics ; Articulation ; Sticking ; Double stops ; Rolls ; Double stop rolls ; Grace notes ; Glissandi ; Independence (interdependence) -- Knowing your "A, B, Cs". Technical fundamentals ; Behind the performance -- Knowing the music. Practicing ; Practice techniques -- Knowing the music "by heart". Memorization ; Types of memory -- Section two: Repertoire. Afternoon in March (3:17) ; Caleidoscópio (2:30) ; Running with scissors (1:41) ; Prelude nuevo (3:42) ; Watercolors (5:19; 3:14; 3:51) ; Chang he Zuo (7:12) ; Homage to KJ (9:06) ; Variations (after Viñao) (6:55).
Abstract "In this book you will find a narrative section that outlines virtually all aspects of two-mallet performance. This comprehensive guide discusses a wide range of technical and expressive issues and offers detailed advice on fundamentals, practicing, and memorization. ... The book also contains a collection of my original works for two-mallet marimba solo, composed over the span of eight years"--Introduction.
General noteFor two-mallet marimba solo.
General noteIncludes technical information on performance practice, as well as program notes on each piece.
General noteDuration of pieces: 46:47.
General noteDurations taken from Gene Koshinski WWW site. Accompanying recordings of all compositions can be found at www.genekoshinski.com/TWO.
Genre/formVariations (Music)
Genre/formArrangements (Music)
ISBN9780692265550
ISBN0692265554

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks M175.X6 K67 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold