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 Info | Duluth : Gene Koshinski, 2014. |
| Description | 1 score (88 pages) : illustrations ; 26 x 30 cm |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Toth, Benjamin, editor. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Afternoon in March. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Caleidoscópio. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Running with scissors. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Prelude nuevo. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Watercolors. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Impressions of Chinese opera. Chang he Zuo; arranged. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Homage to KJ. |
| Included Work | Koshinski, Gene. Variations (after Viñao) |
| Uniform title | Marimba 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 note | For two-mallet marimba solo. |
| General note | Includes technical information on performance practice, as well as program notes on each piece. |
| General note | Duration of pieces: 46:47. |
| General note | Durations taken from Gene Koshinski WWW site. Accompanying recordings of all compositions can be found at www.genekoshinski.com/TWO. |
| Genre/form | Variations (Music) |
| Genre/form | Arrangements (Music) |
| ISBN | 9780692265550 |
| ISBN | 0692265554 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | M175.X6 K67 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |