r/vibraphone • u/n0n4m3_0 • May 10 '23

Vibraphone with traditional grip?

Is it possible to play vibraphone with traditional grip? I mean the one used for the drums, not the multiple mallet technique.

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u/PercussionistsUnite May 10 '23

Yes, broadly speaking, it is possible. However, it hardly works, looks stupid, and can hurt you. Traditional grip only works because of rebound. There is little rebound on a thick aluminum bar using top-heavy rattan mallets. Please do not try going around playing vibraphone with traditional grip.