Quote by Evelyn Glennie

Marimba is much more of a wood-type experience and there is no real possibility of getting a dry sound, and getting that contrast in the same way that you can in a vibraphone.

Marimba is much more of a wood-type experience and there is

Summary

This quote suggests that the sound of a marimba, a percussive instrument made of wood, is inherently different from that of a vibraphone. It highlights the unique qualities of the marimba, emphasizing that it offers a more organic and resonant sound due to its wooden construction. The quote also implies that the dry and contrasting tones found in a vibraphone are not attainable in the same manner on a marimba, further emphasizing the distinctiveness between the two instruments.

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By Evelyn Glennie

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