Type of instrument:Percussion instrument
Materials used to make it:Of wood, plastic, rubber, natural wool or nylon
How it's made:
Belt Sander - You will be using this a lot so get something comfortable.
Drill - You will need to drill holes through the width of the bars for the marimba string. I suggest a drill press but a hand drill will work just fine.
Table Saw - for making all those cuts.
Band Saw - not essential but recommended if you will be cutting bass notes.
Miter Saw - really handy with the frame and resonators.
How it's tune it:
The most important step in making a marimba is creating the tuned marimba bar.
First, gather all the necessary tools.
Choose the type of wood you want to work with.
Use your sander to carve an arch in the bottom of the marimba bar.
Repeat the process of sanding and testing the bar until you reach the desired note.
You have completed the most important step in creating your own marimba!
Test the bar for the fundamental and first overtone.
The marimba bar produces two tones, the fundamental and the first overtone.
Parts of marimba:
Resonance boxes: Resonance boxes are now made of cedar or cypress wood, tuned according to the key and with a membrane glued with wax at the lower end, which allows the "charleo" or vibration that facilitates the prolongation sound. The manufacture of each of these sound boxes carries a process very similar to the guitar.
The fabric:The fabric used to produce sound is acquired from the intestines of pig through a process.
The maces: The material of these maces is of maple or rattan wood. Within the part that strikes the sheets, there is a ball, made of wood, plastic, rubber or rubber, and covered with natural wool or nylon, also known as bobbins or vaquetas in southern Mexico.
The table: It is made with special woods. It can carry fine finishes, inlaid wood and the name engraved on it.
Marimba ensembles it can play:
Standing.band or orchestra.
Important composers and works:
