The Works for Marimba Composed by Keiko Abe. Title, Year Composed, Premier Year/Place, Premier Performer, Publisher. 1, Frog, , Tokyo, Keiko. Keiko Abe is a Japanese composer and marimba player. She has been a primary figure in the development of the marimba, in terms of expanding both. Keiko Abe’s contributions to the contemporary marimba repertoire have been a and preparation of two major Keiko Abe’s compositions, Marimba d’Amore.
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They recorded more than seven albums between and She attended Tokyo Gakugei University where she completed a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music education.
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You keikl be logged in to add an item to your wishlist. Written for four mallets, this solo rapidly changes range and dynamics, like a wildly jumping frog. Views Read Edit View history. Abe has been closely associated with Yamaha ever since, and their first ever signature series of keyboard percussion mallets bears abd name. New Shot Tape From 4.
Frogs by Keiko Abe is her first marimba solo, and its one of percussionists’ favorites because of its playful character, keiki difficulty, and short duration. Accessories Cases Covers Stands.
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Macy accessed Ahe 14,grovemusic. She has been a primary figure in the development of the marimba, in terms of expanding both technique and repertoire, and through her collaboration with the Yamaha Corporationdeveloped the modern five-octave concert marimba. Learn how and when to remove these template messages.
Retrieved from ” https: Abe began playing the xylophone while in elementary school in TokyoJapanstudying under Eiichi Asabuki.
You can also create an account for free. She also began her recording career, putting out 13 albums in a five-year span. This page was last edited on 29 Octoberat Inthe Yamaha Corporation sought Japanese marimba players to assist in the design of their new instruments; Keiko Abe was chosen for her original and clear ideas of the marimba sound and design, particularly her concept of how the marimba should be able to blend in ensembles, for example, moving away from the inconsistencies and lack of focus of folk percussion instruments.
Abe is active in promoting the development of literature for the marimba, not only by writing pieces herself, but also by commissioning works by other composers and encouraging young composers. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page.
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In addition to her heavy composing, touring, and recording schedule, Abe has been a lecturer, then professor, at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo since Sign up for our newsletter Sign Up. June Learn how and when to remove this template message.
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Her compositions, including “Michi”, “Variations on Japanese Children’s Songs”, and “Dream of the Cherry Blossoms”, have become standards of the marimba repertoire.
It runs through many techniques and styles, including short one-handed rolls and a brief chorale. This article includes a list of referencesrelated reading or external linksbut its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. In addition, at her urging, the range of the new marimba was stretched from four octaves to five, which has become the standard for soloists.
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Description written by Patrick Curry. Thanks for your understanding. Her ideas for the desired sound of the instruments guided Yamaha’s design, and in the s began production. Please select a value for each option before adding it to your wishlist. Everything is carefully packed by hand – we know just how delicate this stuff can be, and how important it is to you.
During this period she had her own show on Japanese television, instructing schoolchildren in xylophone playing, as well as a radio show called “Good Morning Marimba”.
Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediatelyespecially if keiok libelous or harmful. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. This solo has been a staple learning tool for marimbists across the world, and is a valuable addition to your library. Read Reviews 0 Average User Rating. This article has multiple issues.
Please help by adding reliable sources. Inshe and two friends who were also students of Asabuki founded the Xebec Marimba Trio, performing popular music, arrangements of folk songs and some of Abe’s arrangements. She uses improvisation as an important element in developing her musical ideas which she then uses in her compositions.
At age 13, she won an NHK talent contest and began performing professionally frlgs live radio.