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Percussion Techniques

Celeste

Click above to watch how a celeste is played.

Some consider this a keyboard glockenspiel with resonators. The hammers on these instruments vary from one manufacturer to another, but resemble those used on a piano. Instead of striking strings, the hammers strike metal bars. Most instruments are 4 octaves, but can be extended up to 5.5 octaves.

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Celeste

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Chimes

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Crotales

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Glockenspiel

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Marimba

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Vibraphone

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Vibraphone Improvisation

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Xylophone

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