Mallet Percussion Duets

Superb transcriptions of Bach's three part inventions designed for three-octave instruments (F to F).

The idea for AfterBurn simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a

This is a transcription of the complete first movement of one of Mozart's best known piano solo works. Both parts are in treble clef and can be performed on marimbas or vibraphones.

Robert Schumann composed his Arabeske during a time of forced separation from his soon-to-be wife, Clara, in 1839. It contains sweet melodies of love and longing for Clara as well as melodies of

Featuring 11 short selections by Hummel, Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Byrd, Handel, Kabalevsky, Khatchaturian, Shostakovich, and Prokofieff, this marvelous set of duets for advancing players has been a

Duets are essential to all students; not only are they fun, they are great for inspiring diligent practice and attention to detail. These eight pieces are by some of the great masters. Playable on bells,

Contemplations at the Fountain explores a palette of different emotions: thoughtfulness, doubt, and hope.

For contest, recital or private studio, these ten Grade 3 to 4 duets are playable on any mallet instrument. Mallet and roll suggestions are included. Rock, jazz, ethnic, march, waltz, and contemporary

Deux Trois Souvenirs is a charming, medium-difficulty duet for marimba and voice by Nathan Smith. Set to a French poem by lyricist Erella Atlan, it explores a longing, nostalgic attitude towards

Reading and musicality studies in the form of duets from Al Payson, Principle Percussionist emeritus of the Chicago Symphony. Mr. Payson has arranged these novice to intermediate duets so they can be played

Duets for an Occasion was designed to provide a multitude of performance opportunities for vibraphone and marimba duo through arrangements of popular classical tunes for use in contemporary

Dynamic Duos for Mallets is a collection for keyboard instruments (bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba) that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both

Chad Heiny’s Elements not only serves as a programmatic piece representing natural elements through musical devices such as texture, phrasing, style, and tonality, it also functions as a

Published posthumously in 1855, Frederic Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu has become a beloved test piece in the modern-day pianist's repertoire and remains one of his most popular compositions today.

Flow like water, because water always seeks the path of least resistance, yet is strong enough to demolish even stone when no recourse is available.

This duet for shared marimba is short but sweet and allows two players to make music with minimal equipment requirements. All that is needed is a single marimba and two musicians. It does not require

Gounod’s Funeral March of a Marionette is a well know melody made popular by the classic television show “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.” Al Payson has arranged this piece for two