Stevens grip four mallet technique

1. What is the four mallet technique called?
2. Who invented 4 mallet technique?

What is the four mallet technique called?

The Stevens technique is a personalized method of playing keyboard percussion instruments with four percussion mallets.

Who invented 4 mallet technique?

It is widely used by orchestral percussionist to play four mallet orchestra excerpts for the strength and security it offered. It was invented around 1960s by the famous Vibraphonist, Gary Burton.