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- What key is a marimba in?
- How many keys does the marimba have?
- What are the dimensions of a marimba?
- How many bars are in a 5 octave marimba?
What key is a marimba in?
The orchestral marimba, with metal resonators, was developed in the United States in the early 20th century by J.C. Deagan and U.G. Leedy. It is a tube-resonated instrument pitched an octave below the orchestral xylophone; its range varies, but 31/2octaves upward from the C below middle C is common.
How many keys does the marimba have?
The bars of a chromatic marimba are arranged like the keys of a piano, with the groups of two and three accidentals raised vertically, overlapping the natural bars to aid the performer both visually and physically.
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Marimba.
| Classical marimba, model Antonko AMC-12 | |
| Percussion instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Percussion |
What are the dimensions of a marimba?
Bar Dimensions for La Favre marimba
| Bar | Length (inches) | Width (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| G | 19 5/8 | 3.10 |
| G# | 19 3/32 | 3.03 |
| A | 18 11/16 | 2.92 |
| A# | 18 7/32 | 2.85 |
How many bars are in a 5 octave marimba?
YM-5100A
| YM-5100A | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Range | 5 octaves, C16-C76 |
| Bars | Honduran Rosewood |
| Bar Sizes | 1 5/8" – 2 7/8" wide, 3/4" – 1" thick |
