Timbila lesson
MARIMBAS: A WORLD TOUR
Marimbas are a part of the xylophone family. African xylophones are widespread and hugely diverse. And the story of their journey around the world continues
Girl playing marimba
MULTIPLE LEARNING STYLES FOR MUSIC CLASS
Different kids learn in different ways. Part of the fun of teaching is figuring their learning styles out
Marimba lesson
MARIMBAS AND ORFF METHOD
There are many parallels between Orff method and African musicking, with marimbas fitting nicely into both.
theory book
WHAT’S THE POINT OF MUSIC THEORY?
Some thoughts on why students struggle with music theory and how to help them.
sample scores
MARIMBA BANDS – TO READ OR NOT TO READ
In this blog I think about what staff notation can do and what it can't do in the context of marimba bands
South African Songs
South African Music for All
Alex Hitzeroth, Mihi Matshingana and Romy Brauteseth (all fantastic South African musicians) have put this great collection together. Traditional, well known South African songs, all scored, with translations and a…
