Once a student has developed to the point of understanding and being able to read notes, rhythms, and have acquired good basic playing mechanics, they may be ready to travel down the exciting road of four mallets by using Dr. Julia Gaines's method book
Sequential Studies for Four-Mallet Marimba - Level 1. Each lesson focuses on one technical consideration, in a way that is easy for young students to understand. No matter what grip you play with, the information found in these books is invaluable.
Every lesson is supplemented by a video,
all of which can be found here.
