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Two-Tongue Log Drums
Single Tongue Log Drum
2 x 4 Marimba
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Non-Specific Scales
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One for the Kids (1981)
Scrap Marimba Parts / Random Pitches
L: Adrienne Banta (3yrs.) R: Monica Banta (13 Mo.)
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Rhythmic Marimba (7-Notes)
C1, D1, F1, G1, & Bb1
Sub-Contra Bass | Contra-Bass | Bass | Baritone |Tenor | Alto | Soprano
Client: David Ahlstrom (San Francisco Youth Opera)
Available for rent from
LA Percussion Rentals
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Rhythmic* Bass Marimba (1991)
Model: D111S | 11 Notes | D1, G1, A1, Bb1, C2, D2, Eb2, F2, G2, A2, C3
Clients: (1) University of Southern California (USC) Music Dept, (2) LA Percussion Rentals
Rhythmic Marimba (11-Notes)
C1, D1, F1, G1, & Bb1
Sub-Contra Bass | Contra-Bass | Bass | Baritone |Tenor | Alto | Soprano
Client: David Ahlstrom (San Francisco Youth Opera)
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Novelty Mini Marimba (2009)
Model: G34S | 4 Notes | G3, B3, D4, G4
Client: Gift
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Log Drums (Double Tongue) (2014)
Sopranino, Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Contra-Bass, xxx, and xxx
Client: Composer, Chuck Jonkey
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Garden Marimba (2017)
Model: F14s | 4 Notes | F1, Bb1, Eb2, Ab2
Client: Local Gardner
** SCIENCE FACTOID **
The pitch from the longer/lower bars is weaker than the pitch from the shorter/higher bars.
This instrument demonstrates that the quality of pitch resonance is based on its column length in relation to its column width. For example:
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A resonator whose length is twice as long as its width would represent a length-to-width ratio of 1:2
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A resonator whose length is four times as long as its width would represent a length-to-width ratio of 1:4.
The larger (wider) the width to its length (1:2) creates a fatter more substantial resonant tone. The larger cross-section is able to move more air thus bringing more energy to the eardrum.
In opposite, the smaller (skinnier) the resonator width is to its length (1:4), its energy cannot drive or push the surrounding air with much force. Instead, the energy it creates is small compared to its larger cross-section counterpart, and hence not as loud.
What the recording demonstrates is the lower pitched, or longer resonator tone sounds much thinner than its shorter counterparts.
...and, the higher pitched or shorter resonator tones sound much fuller or fatter in sound.
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Novelty Mini Marimba (2021)
Model: G34S | 4 Notes | G3, B3, D4, G4
Chris Banta Estate