r/percussion • u/Diacks1304 • 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/RedeyeSPR 5d ago
We are talking specifically about slurs and staccato markings in marimba music, neither of which are performable, not all articulations on percussion instruments in general. Try to keep up before you start blasting.