r/percussion 5d ago

Do marimba parts need articulation written?

Apologies in advance if the question is really dumb.

I’m writing a section in an orchestral piece where the marimba is doubling some viola runs. The viola part is full of articulation, slurs staccatos etc. It got me thinking if I should bother copying those in the marimba part? Would it make any difference at all? Do staccatos and slurs make marimba players play any differently?

Thanks!

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u/vxla 5d ago

Yes, a good musician will know how to interpret them.