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{{Infobox instrument
| name                  = Marimba
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| image                 = Marimba-Antonko-AMC12.jpg
| image_capt            = Marimba, model Antonko AMC-12
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| classification        = [[Percussion instrument]] ([[Idiophone]])
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| range                 = [[Image:Marimba-Range.jpg|400px|center]]
| related               =
| musicians             = [[List of marimbists]]
| builders              = [[List of marimba manufacturers]]
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== Etymology and Alternative Spellings == <!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. -->
== Construction ==
== History ==
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters ==
== Technique ==
=== Grips ===
==== Independent Grips ====
'''Musser Grip''' - Based on a 4 mallet grip by [[Clair Omar Musser]].

'''Stevens Grip''' - A modified version of the Musser by marimbist [[Leigh Howard Stevens]].

==== Cross Grips ====
'''Traditional Grip''' - a cross grip that has been utilized by the great Japanese marimbist [[Keiko Abe]] and is favored among many Asian marimbists.

'''Burton Grip''' - a cross grip that was developed by vibraphonist [[Gary Burton]].

=== Stroke Style/Type ===
== Manufacturers ==
Yamaha - 5100A - 5 Octave Rosewood Marimba

Musser M250 - 4 1/3 Octave Rosewood Marimba

Adams

Malletech

Marimba One

Dynasty

Premiere

Deagan

DeMorrow

Korogi

Bergerault 

Jiaxun

== See Also ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Percussion Instruments]]
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[[Category:Marimba]]