Door
IT’S NOT JUST A MIRROR, IT’S A DOOR
When you look in a mirror, you expect to see yourself. Using the analogy of a mirror that reflects the values of a school gives a slightly different perspective. When…
Mbiral
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VS CURIOS
African instruments are sophisticated and take considerable skill to make. They deserve the same respect as any fine instrument
Christian tuning
AMI MARIMBAS: MAINTENANCE AND TUNING
Some common maintenance issues all in one place
Board Base Pentatonic
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KALIMBA AND MBIRA?
A few basics about the mbira family
SONY DSC
HOW LONG WILL OUR NEW MARIMBAS LAST?
It's important to consider the potential life span of instruments you buy for your programmes
folded marimba frame
WHY DO MARIMBA FRAMES MATTER?
As the marimba movement grows, there is a corresponding demand for sets of instruments. There are a number of manufacturers, using different designs, using different materials. I have written here…
Old and new marimabs
MARIMBAS THAT LET YOU DOWN
No, marimbas are not all the same. Make sure you know what you are buying
marimba workshop tenor showing reflective resonator and individual resonator
Marimba resonators – what’s the difference?
Talking about different kinds of marimba resonators
bLOG BUILDING A MUSIC PROGRAM
BUILDING A MUSIC PROGRAMME WITH MARIMBAS
Marimbas are not just for the kids who play in the band - there is so much more you can do with them. As classroom instruments they are unsurpassed. They…
How to start a marimba programme
STARTING A MARIMBA BAND
Wondering how to get more music going at your school? If you're a school with no established music programme, starting one from scratch can be a bit overwhelming - instruments…
