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The Best Bass Sound - introducing the Basso Bravo!
Our design team has been hard at work the last several years, and we are thrilled to now present our new Basso Bravo resonators, featuring extraordinary bass end sound resolution and clarity.
The Basso Bravo strengthens the fundamental for each bass note, allowing the gorgeous lower tones of the marimba to project their clarity even during contrapuntal and multiple line compositions.
Spectrum Analysis of a "C2" Note (below)
Notice the strengthening of the fundamental in the Basso Bravo!
The Basso Bravo bass line carries clearly without sacrificing any of the warmth and color that define the Marimba One keyboard. With our new resonator innovation, bass notes won't overlap or "wash together" - so every mallet stroke is heard.
By focusing the fundamental of each note, we have created the most articulate bass sound available!
Contact us today to learn more about Basso Bravo... and, visit us at PASIC to hear the newest sound in the classical marimba world!
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Ivana Bilic & Katarzyna Mycka Mallets on Sale!
Save 40% when you purchase two or more pairs of Ivana Bilic or Katarzyna Mycka mallets, now until September 8th. Order now direct from Steve Weiss Music or Percussion Source!
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The Ivana Bilic Signature Mallet Series was developed to emphasize the singing characteristic of the marimba - relating the sounds of each mallet to human vocal qualities. Ivana's series consists of five wool/synthetic yarn mallets and one wool/wool yarn mallet; the wool yarn warms the sound, while the synthetic yarn provides articulation.
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The Ivana Bilic Signature mallet line is a mid-weight series with six grades of hardness, and is newly available this fall in birch as well as rattan handles!
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The Katarzyna Mycka Professional Mallet Series was developed to project maximum sound in orchestral and ensemble settings.
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Each mallet is wrapped very tightly with two strands of synthetic yarn. This tight wrap, together with a heavier weight, produces an immediate keyboard response that is ideal for orchestral work.
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Katarzyna's series consists of seven mallets in varying hardness, available in birch and rattan.
Read more about Ivana's and Katarzyna's mallets on our website!
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PASIC 2009 Special
Our PASIC special includes:
* $500 off our new Basso Bravo Resonators
* $500 off an Enhanced Traditional Keyboard
* $1000 off a complete set of cases
* free shipping to the Indianapolis PASIC
Our show marimbas are always of beautiful quality, with enhanced sound options at a special price.
CLICK HERE to order now or call us at 707.822.9570!
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Welcoming Two New Artist Percussion Duos!
We are excited to introduce two new percussion duos to our up-and-coming artist roster: the Slovenian Percussion Duo, and the Maraca2 Percussion Duo from England.
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Maraca2
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Maraca2 is on tour this fall in the US, and will join us to perform at PASIC in November!
Laura Jordan - Marimba Across Genres
Up-and-coming M1 artist Laura Jordan is bringing the marimba into newer genres, including the off-Broadway show Stone Soup, scored primarily for marimba and vibraphone!
This April, Laura will artistically direct the Takemitsu Project in New York's Merkin Hall. The Project presents the complete cycle of Takemitsu's mixed ensemble chamber works which include percussion.
Attn: students - Laura will be teaching master classes at South Carolina State on October 13th and at East Carolina University on October 15th, in conjunction with concerts at both universities!
Read more about our artists....
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Save 40% when you purchase two or more pairs of Ivana Bilic or Katarzyna Mycka mallets, now until September 8th!
Order now from these participating dealers!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
International Katarzyna Mycka Marimba Academy: Sept 18-27. Passive participant spots are still open; daily visitors are also welcome - visit Katarzyna's website to register.
Samobor Ivana Bilic Marimba Week:
Sept 27-30. Spend a week of marimba and vibraphone music in Samobor, Croatia! Both active & passive participation options are available - registration forms must be completed no later than Sept 11.
Ivana in Samobor 2008
M1 @ PASIC: Nov 11-14. M1 artists Nancy Zeltsman, Ivana Bilic, Beverley Johnston and the Maraca2 Duo will perform this year, plus Laura Jordan will be joining us in the M1 booth! Don't miss the PASIC release of new marimba compositions at the ZMF New Music clinic & performance.
International Marimba Competition, Paris: November 24-29. M1 artists Ivana Bilic and Nancy Zeltsman will jury at the Paris competition, held at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional.
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UP & COMING ARTISTS...
Slovenian Percussion Duo; photo by Andraz Gregoric
Laura Jordan
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