Archive for May 2nd, 2008

What is the difference between a Marimba and a Xylophone?

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

This is part of the percussion fundamentals series of Articles on the Percussion Education Blog.
One of the most often mis-understood differences is the difference between a Marimba and a Xylophone. This article aims to clarify those differences, and also point out the similarities between the two.
The Marimba and the Xylophone both have wooden bars. The [...]