Marimba Skillz: 4 Mallets ON ONE BAR (Triple Laterals)

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • In this video, I share a super cool trick that I found when practicing triple laterals on marimba. Please let me know if you have any questions!
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  • @musicismypassion7686
    @musicismypassion7686 3 года назад +241

    I absolutely love this guy. He looks and acts like someone who is streaming from a colourful rainbow planet, with a smiling sunshine that has flying unicorns and showing us lowly earthlings his incredible talent

    • @sebastianbolt6905
      @sebastianbolt6905 3 года назад +5

      Beautifully true🦄🌟

    • @Mopsie
      @Mopsie 3 года назад +5

      Plottwist: tis is actually true

    • @ralphwilliams6381
      @ralphwilliams6381 3 года назад +4

      That’s true

    • @koozmusic
      @koozmusic 3 года назад +5

      I got heavy Bob Ross vibes when my brain combined your comment with his hair, haha... "Let's play some happy smiling little unicorns over in this octave."

    • @musicismypassion7686
      @musicismypassion7686 3 года назад +6

      @Joelvladimir Vladimir Gay? can we please appreciate someone's incredible talent on the internet without being racist, sexist referencing the bible, being negative etc...If you want to talk about God, then at least we can say that god created this unique human being with exceptional talent and positive energy that makes videos for all to appreciate and enjoy on the internet?

  • @snubbyj
    @snubbyj 3 года назад +189

    "140 is actually... kind of pushing it... SO LET'S DO 140!" 😂 You continually impress, Aaron! Super cool insight.

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +12

      @Snubby J Haha. Thanks!

    • @danielamaro4554
      @danielamaro4554 3 года назад +4

      Then he's like im do 180! Lmao im doing a 180 just at the thought lmao

  • @aurea.
    @aurea. 3 года назад +154

    I feel like I'm getting carpal tunnel just by watching this video... Interesting trick and melodies!
    P.S.: On a side note, this is my first time hearing your speaking voice, it's very pleasant :)

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +63

      Thanks! I'm planning to speak a little more to give context for these types of videos.
      And carpal tunnel...such a commonality in the percussion world. I have a serious care routine that I go through. I should make a video on THAT!

    • @TheRegius13
      @TheRegius13 3 года назад +12

      @@aarongrooves please do!

    • @aurea.
      @aurea. 3 года назад +6

      @@aarongrooves That sounds like a great idea, I'm sure it would help some poor percussionists out there!

    • @nathanaelquimby3606
      @nathanaelquimby3606 3 года назад +7

      @@aarongrooves Fantastic idea. Saving hands one day at a time.

    • @sackofwetmice428
      @sackofwetmice428 3 года назад +1

      @@aarongrooves wonderful idea, I heard that very strictly followed proper technique an delay carpal tunnel but I do not know for sure.

  • @Chris-nq9nb
    @Chris-nq9nb 3 года назад +18

    10 minutes ago I'd never heard of triple laterals or even a marimbist, but I love this guy's videos!

  • @thetheorybuster6309
    @thetheorybuster6309 3 года назад +58

    ...a human did this. somehow, this is achievable by humans.

    • @trip6018
      @trip6018 3 года назад +4

      Fool, he is no human

  • @steveng.3927
    @steveng.3927 3 года назад +56

    Wow... this was wonderful. Even though I am not a marimbist it was so nice to listen to!

  • @aarongrooves
    @aarongrooves  3 года назад +54

    Update! Finally got around to uploading a simple sheet music version of this: drive.google.com/file/d/1zyuK_6A8AmqRTxVKnkcRJhpI46AVgoI3/view?usp=sharing
    I forgot to ask in the video, would anyone like sheet music to this? If so, please let me know! :)

    • @robertoramos-nk4nu
      @robertoramos-nk4nu 3 года назад +2

      I also want to sheet music pls

    • @jamesm3273
      @jamesm3273 3 года назад +2

      Yes, I would practice that so much just because it looks like a lot of fun

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +6

      Sweet! Then I'll notate the entire exercise as I used to practice it. Should be done by tomorrow :)

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +2

      I'm so sorry for the delay you guys! I totally made the sheet music last week and didn't get around to uploading. Here ya go: drive.google.com/file/d/1zyuK_6A8AmqRTxVKnkcRJhpI46AVgoI3/view?usp=sharing

  • @NewfieMan98
    @NewfieMan98 3 года назад +3

    I love this guy. The hair, the voice, and the marimba skills. This sounds like it should be some countdown sound on a game show.

  • @chrishamilton1678
    @chrishamilton1678 3 года назад +12

    Always impressive Aaron...sheesh!!!✊🏼👊🏼

  • @maniac2633
    @maniac2633 3 года назад +29

    Talent is what I'm hearin'

  • @koozmusic
    @koozmusic 3 года назад +6

    What the HECK dude! You are this good and you only practice every couple of months? I guess you mean, like, exercise/train, right? You must play all the time... Not sure why the algorithm recommended your vids to me but I've watched three and I'm convinced - you are a god amongst humans. That's an easy sub.

  • @mephistopolice
    @mephistopolice 3 года назад +1

    Aaron, you seem like a great person, and this video made me feel genuinely good. I hope where ever you are you are having a fantastic day! And I hope your tomorrow is even better!

  • @DillonLewisPercussion
    @DillonLewisPercussion 3 года назад +20

    I'd be curious to see you try double laterals at that speed at the end. Probably be a good start to warming up to triples at crazy fast tempi!

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +5

      This is old, but I think it's similar to what you're talking about. ruclips.net/video/pqY5pqx6zBk/видео.html
      I've improved since then. I need to remake lol.

    • @DillonLewisPercussion
      @DillonLewisPercussion 3 года назад +4

      @@aarongrooves Thanks for the link! You're accuracy always continues to impress me!

  • @WingSun
    @WingSun 3 года назад +3

    Disappearing in motion, fast and accurate technique, translation of time and knowledge ... thank you very much for this video ! It’s a ton of fun ! (And une goodbye is haha)

  • @nebojsazivkovic
    @nebojsazivkovic 3 года назад +1

    This is inspiring. And your playing and attitude is cool. keep a good work. and keep that fun aspect as well.

    • @vibingonvibes8630
      @vibingonvibes8630 2 года назад

      When Živković is complimenting your marimba you know you're incredible

  • @BirdOfCreation
    @BirdOfCreation 3 года назад +2

    When you have all four on the same tile, I feel hypnotized

  • @2crazypirates
    @2crazypirates 3 года назад +7

    Thanks for sharing your amazing skill with the world. 🙂

  • @jodysheridan604
    @jodysheridan604 3 года назад

    This young man is absolutely unbelievably talented!

  • @stefansigurdsson2146
    @stefansigurdsson2146 3 года назад

    This was the best random youtube reccomendation I've ever gotten :D

  • @Ocean_Man
    @Ocean_Man 3 года назад +4

    Aarons personality is so electric, I once heard you cant even hear him speak without an amp (you actually can but its REALLY quiet)

  • @ovinophile
    @ovinophile 3 года назад +2

    Unexpected and fun! Love that marimba enthusiasm. Marimbiasm?

    • @benrex7775
      @benrex7775 3 года назад

      I know you! Well not you but the sheep. It is currently walking on my screen.

  • @AllisonMartin
    @AllisonMartin 3 года назад

    I have no idea how to properly play marimba but this was actually mesmerizing! Good stuff!

  • @GameyRaccoon
    @GameyRaccoon 3 года назад

    This guy is really cheerful! Subbed!

  • @paytonmacdonald
    @paytonmacdonald 3 года назад

    Great video. I enjoy your work, you have a real love of music and you're a killer marimba player.

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад

      Thanks Payton! Just checked out your channel (because of your awesome thumbnail), and you've got some really interesting stuff happenin'!

  • @BRG23
    @BRG23 3 года назад +36

    I never would’ve thought Michael Jackson would teach me triple laterals

    • @dewdop
      @dewdop 3 года назад +1

      🙄

  • @tylerbrown20
    @tylerbrown20 3 года назад +33

    Do you go to UCLA, or do just have access to the rooms? Also, I'm playing rotation 1 so there's lots of those laterals in there.

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +18

      No, I don't go to UCLA. Do their practice rooms resemble this studio? And Rotation 1 and 2 are some of my favorite solos of all time. Those laterals in the bridge with the quintuplet over the left hand -- that measure used to drive me insane lol. Hope you're enjoying it!

    • @tylerbrown20
      @tylerbrown20 3 года назад +4

      @@aarongrooves yeah that's a fun polyrhythm 😬 i actually go to Denver University, i just saw the C.L.A on the music stand and assumed it was ucla

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +7

      @@tylerbrown20 Ohhh, that stands for "Cal Perc LA." And Denver, wow! I was there for the first time 3 years ago in November. I do NOT miss freezing temperatures!

    • @tylerbrown20
      @tylerbrown20 3 года назад +2

      @@aarongrooves Gotcha. Yeah its gonna be negative 6 on sunday 😳 lowest temp I've been in, as im from San Diego

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +1

      @@tylerbrown20 😱

  • @romainhureaux28
    @romainhureaux28 3 года назад

    Had no idea you existed until RUclips algorithm put this on my recommandations.
    I do not regret taking the bait.
    Asides from your insane skills, I feel the joy you seem to get in sharing them, and feel like you'd be someone very cool to hang out with. :-)

  • @n.andkirby
    @n.andkirby 3 года назад +4

    always end up finishing your videos with a smile! this was great to listen to! :)

  • @ldchtc3005
    @ldchtc3005 3 года назад +4

    I’ve done this by cheating and going to the side of the marimba on a low A... and man even then did it blow me away seeing you do that 😂

  • @raycon8765
    @raycon8765 3 месяца назад +1

    I would've loved to see a transcribed version of this. Triple laterals seem interesting and you make it look fun.

  • @GarayAngel
    @GarayAngel 3 года назад +4

    You have a great talent! Nice video!
    Saludos desde Guadalajara, México!!

  • @dm.percussion
    @dm.percussion 3 года назад +2

    I randomly discovered I could do this one day while waiting 151 measures to come in for one cymbal roll 😂😂

  • @MichiganLife
    @MichiganLife 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your talent. In enjoyed. 🌺🌷💖🌺🌷🌺🌺

  • @Stegy11
    @Stegy11 3 года назад

    Woah, just wow

  • @Seltaeb_
    @Seltaeb_ 3 года назад +3

    How does every small thing you do brighten my day beyond belief. You're fantastic!

  • @matthewhernandez5001
    @matthewhernandez5001 3 года назад

    I would love to hear you try a mainstream hip hop or rock song

  • @DevaJones03
    @DevaJones03 3 года назад +1

    ok is it me or does this guy kind of resemble one of the jacksons and actually kind of sounds like them too....that aside yea he proves why i will never be able to play marimba LMAO i think he's going to take the torch from roy ayers

  • @bassbass3222
    @bassbass3222 3 года назад

    Sweet dude sounds nice 🤙 keep it up.

  • @p.dariofiorentini6161
    @p.dariofiorentini6161 3 года назад

    YEAH MAN! GET IT

  • @codydavis5525
    @codydavis5525 3 года назад

    WOW!! You never fail to impress!! Might I suggest “Flower Garden” from Yoshi’s Island or maybe the Mission Impossible theme on the marimba? That would be killer!!

  • @millermattdotcom
    @millermattdotcom 3 года назад +1

    Marimba Bob Ross

  • @openaudio4432
    @openaudio4432 3 года назад

    your setup is awesome! wondering if you could do a comparison between one of the real marimbas you have and the Pearl EM1 malletSTATION. that would be tight!

  • @commonman3298
    @commonman3298 3 года назад +1

    Who are all after recommended Mario video
    like this

  • @MrGoodboyjoy
    @MrGoodboyjoy 3 года назад +2

    reminds me of Michael Jackson

  • @Kaitydid74
    @Kaitydid74 3 года назад

    Just wow

  • @GalacticTr4veller
    @GalacticTr4veller 3 года назад

    Nice wrist rotation!

  • @johnmcclelndon7641
    @johnmcclelndon7641 3 года назад +3

    Very cool! Amazing skills

  • @hittinstuff
    @hittinstuff 3 года назад

    Nice!

  • @thisisjoel7199
    @thisisjoel7199 3 года назад +1

    I absolutely love your voice.

  • @ButterKing-28
    @ButterKing-28 3 года назад +1

    ayy I was the 2,000th like

  • @faceepiikle410
    @faceepiikle410 3 года назад

    Bob Ross of marimbas

  • @michaelmcdonald3427
    @michaelmcdonald3427 3 года назад +1

    i love this so much. this dude's just having fun with his instrument, not trying to show off or anything (though he should be)

  • @davidsayegh9513
    @davidsayegh9513 3 года назад

    Impressive

  • @themangoninja8
    @themangoninja8 3 года назад +1

    I've been working on a four mallet piece for school. After struggling with a 32 note run, this totally blew my mind. Your technique looks awesome!

  • @tent3807
    @tent3807 3 года назад +1

    Your lego pfp made me think you did stop motion for a second

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад

      I've dabbled ;) ruclips.net/video/_znS7R6OqdQ/видео.html

  • @bovver6092
    @bovver6092 3 года назад +2

    Your energy honestly put me in a good mood.

  • @NegaPreto_
    @NegaPreto_ 3 года назад +1

    ok now 200

  • @mimamon86
    @mimamon86 3 года назад

    The bob ross of marimba

  • @Expl0shi
    @Expl0shi 3 года назад +3

    Yeeeeesirrrr

  • @myoman1977
    @myoman1977 3 года назад +2

    Loved every second of this video

  • @natewilson431
    @natewilson431 3 года назад +7

    This man is literally Micheal Jackson

    • @schmui
      @schmui 3 года назад

      He is literally not Michael Jackson.

  • @reaneya
    @reaneya 3 года назад +1

    I love your enthusiasm, always happy when I watch your content.

  • @AlNaz
    @AlNaz 3 года назад

    Savage

  • @lucarioaura4943
    @lucarioaura4943 3 года назад

    This may be a little much to ask for but can you do a cover of granblue fantasy's battle 1 ost? I'm sure that you can bring about any mood through your music. It doesn't have to be done but I do hope that you do more arrangements of songs if not make more your own songs in the future.

  • @Slycarlo
    @Slycarlo 3 года назад

    I can't help to say this bro, but nice freaking afro

  • @DevilWearsAdidas
    @DevilWearsAdidas 3 года назад

    the bob ross of marimba

  • @bendujakovich4169
    @bendujakovich4169 3 года назад

    Aaron!! Its ben dujakovich!! Ruskin high school baby!!! Ruskin eagles golden marching band!! ( and the crowd goes willld!! ) haha good to see you. STILLLL at it. So i went to school with charles . Aarons brother and him taught me . MR. WALKER !! Props. Best band teacher

  • @ethezwolf1018
    @ethezwolf1018 3 года назад

    I LUV THE MARIMBA ITS THE BEST INSTRUMENT EVER, Aaron your skills are 10000000000/10

  • @JSlackArt
    @JSlackArt 3 года назад

    WOW , seen a few of your vids, I'm a guitar player myself, who owns a vibraphone, the technical set here just blows my mind, props!!!!

  • @elisaelisaross
    @elisaelisaross 3 года назад

    Wait, what do you mean "when I get a marimba"? You don't have a marimba? That is not your marimba? This is unexpected. I am very impressed by both your motivation and your skills despite not owing your instrument. I hope you'll soon get one!

  • @archer4740
    @archer4740 3 года назад +1

    i binged your channel and honestly man u are just Michael jackson but better like dude u got god tier talents

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +1

      You are too kind! 🙏

    • @archer4740
      @archer4740 3 года назад

      @@aarongrooves i am not i promise u if i were in the business i would make u my lead star dancer and singer and instrument player

  • @holychicin8738
    @holychicin8738 3 года назад

    yo bro u should make song covers with that marimba you are definitely awesome 🔥🔥🔥

  • @chriscoralAloha
    @chriscoralAloha 3 года назад +1

    Just found your channel. You have unlimited talent.

  • @misterkrogan8837
    @misterkrogan8837 3 года назад

    If you don't bleach your skin like Michael Jackson did and get the long hair I'll be so disappointed 😔😔😔😐

  • @yourdailysplat3247
    @yourdailysplat3247 3 года назад +1

    You are really talented at that instrument! You encourage me to do a lot of things and you make the best music!

  • @neumusic
    @neumusic 3 года назад

    OMG 😳 love this! Man, I cheat and use the corner of the bar!!

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад

      Oh yeah! The corner technique is a win for sure!

  • @martinzapata6014
    @martinzapata6014 3 года назад

    That's amazing

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад +1

      What the! How'd you find this unlisted video?

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад

      Ohhhh, because I put it in my playlist. I haven't released it yet haha. That's funny. Thanks!

    • @igbo925
      @igbo925 3 года назад

      @Aaron Williams arent you and aaron grooves the same person

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад

      @Aaron Williams That's awesome!

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад

      @@igbo925 Haha. I'm not sure. I haven't spoken to my clones since we made "Black and Blue" last summer. I think this might be another genuine Aaron Williams who plays and teaches percussion 🤯

  • @pablotrobo
    @pablotrobo 3 года назад

    So refreshing to watch you prectice. I dont play marimba but I certainly got a taste for musicianship and you have tonnes of that. Thanks

  • @trueconextionmusic7707
    @trueconextionmusic7707 4 дня назад

    It looks like you are juggling balls.

  • @emminet
    @emminet 3 года назад

    You've got serious talent! I'm glad that I'm subbed!

  • @josephwillard6461
    @josephwillard6461 3 года назад +1

    woah....your voice threw me off, in a good way

  • @KxNGFeel
    @KxNGFeel 3 года назад +1

    180.... here we come

    • @aarongrooves
      @aarongrooves  3 года назад

      Oh no, I have a marimba now. What have I gotten myself into? 😫

  • @carpetsmell2523
    @carpetsmell2523 3 года назад +1

    Ayyyy

  • @TheAsdsdswww
    @TheAsdsdswww 3 года назад

    My tendinitis is flaring up just from watching this video

  • @WeatherScreport
    @WeatherScreport 3 года назад

    Aaron, if you have a crowdfund to get the marimba please share it. I will throw down a little cash

  • @thereviewstudiosmovies
    @thereviewstudiosmovies 3 года назад

    How much would a starter marimba cost?

  • @wolf-bloom8529
    @wolf-bloom8529 3 года назад

    Have you considered making a Mandalorian Theme song video.

  • @MrEzzyKill
    @MrEzzyKill 3 года назад

    It's crazy u sound like Micheal jackson

  • @guntherguntherson1787
    @guntherguntherson1787 3 года назад

    Yo first nice technique, but it's not clean try to do it slower. And your outside mallets are a bit quite.

  • @DrummerChristianHoffe
    @DrummerChristianHoffe 3 года назад

    Hello Aaron! Awesome playing! Thanks for upload. Playing marimba is really cool. Greetings, Chris!

  • @di99utpe
    @di99utpe 2 года назад

    All I can see is his hands moving like the Matrix agents doging bullets!

  • @musicboy16
    @musicboy16 3 года назад

    A black Bob Ross! JK Love what you do!
    Just subbed!

  • @misterybuilder1898
    @misterybuilder1898 3 года назад

    Wait... Your channel logo Is a lego minifigure?

  • @wweTNAfan1000
    @wweTNAfan1000 3 года назад

    Extremely informative and you broke the technique down that it becomes easy to understand. Gained my subscription

  • @nathanhorton123
    @nathanhorton123 3 года назад

    cool

  • @TheBlueGuy186
    @TheBlueGuy186 3 года назад

    Wow cool 😂

  • @mvmella
    @mvmella 3 года назад +4

    I've started doing triple lats on a single spot too!
    Never took the time to make it clean like yourself, but I accept this challenge!! Will definitely try this exercise, serious chop builder.
    PS. That outward lateral at 1:26 made me recoil and rub my wrists 😂

  • @zphayde
    @zphayde 3 года назад

    Dang my non-Marimba playing self saw this video like, "oh this doesn't look too diff--""

  • @nomecognome3834
    @nomecognome3834 3 года назад

    Ciao dall'Italia🇮🇹
    You are INCREDIBLE!

  • @TOden4
    @TOden4 3 года назад

    Awsome It was cool to see everything get Nintendo hard at the end