A Survey of Comments Regarding Movement and Posture as Found in Selected Methods for Marimba Commonly Used in Brazil

Abstract

This article is an excerpt of an ongoing PhD project that deals with movements and posture related to marimba performance. It describes current methods as well as the possible development of exercises and methods related to these topics for both practice and performance. Though movement and posture are generally less discussed than other technical and musical aspects of marimba performance, the methods examined in this study, all written by highly skilled and respected musicians, each contain significant information on the topic and should serve as a basis of study for all students. Hopefully, the completed study will deliver comprehensive, complete, and coherent materials that will assist students of all levels in their approaches to the practice and performance of the marimba.