Par SEJOURNE EMMANUEL. The fourth volume of a series of books for percussionists by Emmanuel Sejourne, 5 pieces for Marimba, Vol. 4 is a set of 5 works for 4 to 4. 5 Marimbas. Written for advanced level players and inspired from African rhythms, the three first compositions can be played each after the other or separately. The five pieces are: Balafon Ambira Akadinda Generalife Pretexte The names of these 5 pieces for Marimba, Vol. 4 were given after different African instruments of wooden blades that can be found in various places. While Pretexte is quite jazzy with itsstrong beat, Generalife is more dynamic and should be played with more energy and character. Emmanuel Sejourne (born in 1961) is a French percussionist and composer, who was strongly influenced by Western music and popular music. He wrote a series of books for percussionists including 'Keyboard and Percussions, Vol. 1'./ Répertoire / Marimba Solo

Mallet Chord Studies provides exercises that cover the open and closed positions found in most jazz phrasings on keyboard instruments. The etudes are designed to improve the improvisational skills needed to play all seventh chords in various open and closed positions. They will help the player to become proficient in moving from one chord and scale sequence to another. Though written primarily with mallet instrumentalists in mind, this practical book is suitable for any keyboard player. / Percussions