Archive for March 28th, 2008

What is the difference between a glockenspiel and a marimba?

Friday, March 28th, 2008

This is a question I’ve been asked many times by non-percussionists, and its quite easy to understand why people get confused by it!
The key difference is in what the bars are made from - A Glockenspiel has metal bars, whereas a Marimba has wooden ones.
The Marimba:
The Marimba always has a large frame and stands on [...]