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Marimba, xylophones, vibraphones, and other mallet percussion instruments are often referred to as "keyboards". However, in reality, a marimba is NOT the same thing as an electronic piano (keyboard)...or a computer keyboard for that matter! Mallet percussion instruments are called "keyboards" since they are set up similar to a piano. They have the same standard "white keys" and "black keys" (naturals and accidentals) as keyboards have. Furthermore, marimba music is often written on the grand staff (both treble and bass clef) and is played with four mallets.
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What instument is not a combination of a keyboard and percussion musical instrument?
Marimba?
What instrument is a combination of a keyboard and percussion musical instrument?
Mallet instruments? As in xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, bells, chimes
What is another name for the glockenspiel?
Yes, they are both keyboard instruments, just like the harpsichord, the marimba, the vibraphone, and the xylophone.
What is the word origin for marimba?
Marimba is from Portuguese, via a Bantu source, perhaps Kimbundu marimba ("xylophone").
When was Marginella marimba created?
Marginella marimba was created in 1994.
When was Marimba Roney born?
Marimba Roney was born in 1976.
What are some famous Marimba songs?
The marimba is a versatile instrument with a tympani like sound. Two famous songs with a marimba are Haircut and Love Plus One.
Which percussion instruments can play a melody?
Wind ensembles, orchestras, jazz bands, and percussion ensembles are the most popular groups.
How much is a marimba?
it depends on the the brand, and size of the marimba, but the prices usually start at 5,000 and go up from there :)
How many keys are there on a marimba?
it depends on the kind of marimba. it ranges from 4 octaves to 5.5 octaves
What is the xylophones cousin?
marimba
When was Al son de la marimba created?
Al son de la marimba was created in 1940.
