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Tambourin Paraphrase: each Composer: Abe K
"Tambourin Paraphrase" is based on the theme of a French folk song and requires special mallet techniques such as striking the handles of the mallets together, striking the edge of a bar with the handle of the mallet, and dead strokes. Abe has provided a clear preface regarding the notation of such special effects as well as mallet suggestions. Technically, performers should be proficient with four-mallet technique and will utilize double vertical strokes, single independent strokes, single alternating/double lateral strokes, and one-handed rolls. The second marimba part is a bit less technically demanding or challenging than the first part.
