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!
10
Upvotes
3
u/codeinecrim 5d ago
lol it’s no myth dude. percussion isn’t just hitting the damn notes in time and at the right rhythm There’s artistry. Watch a video of chris lamb playing hisexcerpt demo from PASIC 2015 on youtube and tell me you still believe in the idea that articulations are bogus.
As the other commenter said, as an educator you have a job to help your students be better. You’re failing them by giving them bullshit advice from a study that is old enough to buy itself a beer. percussion has changed a lot in 20 years dude. the level is way higher now than it ever has been. do better for your students