In a nutshell, permutations are the different orders to hit the instrument with four mallets. Each mallet is given a number. The outside left is "1", the inside left is "2," the inside right "3" and the outside right mallet is "4." There are many permutations. They can be used for rolling, since you can't multiple-bounce stroke on a marimba/whatnot. They have to sound even and have even spacing for the effect to work.
Single Independents focus more on technique. Mallets "1" and "2" are both in the left hand. If mallet "1" hit the instrument, mallet "2" should hardly move." This should be able to be done with all four mallets. Hence the name, "Single Independents."
Did I confuse you? I don't know if I explained that very well.
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In a nutshell, permutations are the different orders to hit the instrument with four mallets. Each mallet is given a number. The outside left is "1", the inside left is "2," the inside right "3" and the outside right mallet is "4."
There are many permutations. They can be used for rolling, since you can't multiple-bounce stroke on a marimba/whatnot. They have to sound even and have even spacing for the effect to work.
Single Independents focus more on technique. Mallets "1" and "2" are both in the left hand. If mallet "1" hit the instrument, mallet "2" should hardly move." This should be able to be done with all four mallets. Hence the name, "Single Independents."
Did I confuse you? I don't know if I explained that very well.
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