I like the way you jumped right in and played, no talking first, we love drum sounds with minimal talking until appropriate which you also did very constructively. The table led block is so cool, reminds me of grabbing a piece of random metal and machining a useful metal part, being a machinist which they taught in my high school (sadly no more) Thank you.
Thank you so much for the video. One thing about the Chinese Blocks is that these are called Muyu in Chinese, which literally means “wooden fish”... They are used in both Buddhist and Taoist temples for incantation and meditation. The monk strikes the block in a steady, almost monotonous pulsation, which is said to help people focus to be in the “zone”... You have an impressive collection of blocks, which has opened my eyes...
Love your videos. Question for you. Have you used, or are you familiar with the Pearl malletstation? Considering purchasing one if the feel is anything like an actual marimba. Also, I’ve seen videos of people using them for pit work instead of timpani and the larger mallet instruments. I’d be very interested in your opinion. Thanks!
Hi Tim I have not used the malletstation but I have used a malletKat for around 35 years now. The malletKat is a very advanced controller and is very reliable. Not sure about the Pearl.
I’m about to purchase a new general purpose woodblock. Is there a big difference between the Grover and Black Swamp models in your opinion? They are similar price points. I’ve looked for a side by side comparison video between the two without success. Thanks!
It is not easy to hear all of these blocks compared anywere but here, this is a wonderful resource!
I like the way you jumped right in and played, no talking first, we love drum sounds with minimal talking until appropriate which you also did very constructively. The table led block is so cool, reminds me of grabbing a piece of random metal and machining a useful metal part, being a machinist which they taught in my high school (sadly no more) Thank you.
I was looking if drumsticks could be used on woodblocks for a composition of mine and you explained that part perfectly, thank you so much.
Great video I've been using drum sticks with great care or felt timpani mallets. They actually sound very cool
Thank you so much for the video. One thing about the Chinese Blocks is that these are called Muyu in Chinese, which literally means “wooden fish”...
They are used in both Buddhist and Taoist temples for incantation and meditation. The monk strikes the block in a steady, almost monotonous pulsation, which is said to help people focus to be in the “zone”...
You have an impressive collection of blocks, which has opened my eyes...
Hi Joseph
Thanks for the information. Very interesting.
Thank you for this super useful video.
Love your videos. Question for you. Have you used, or are you familiar with the Pearl malletstation? Considering purchasing one if the feel is anything like an actual marimba. Also, I’ve seen videos of people using them for pit work instead of timpani and the larger mallet instruments. I’d be very interested in your opinion. Thanks!
Hi Tim
I have not used the malletstation but I have used a malletKat for around 35 years now.
The malletKat is a very advanced controller and is very reliable. Not sure about the Pearl.
I’m about to purchase a new general purpose woodblock. Is there a big difference between the Grover and Black Swamp models in your opinion? They are similar price points. I’ve looked for a side by side comparison video between the two without success. Thanks!
Hi Tim
Not much difference. As long as the block is hard maple you should be OK with either brand.
That was so nice Thank you. I love the Sound so much can you name me the best sounding woodblock manufacturer in the middle class section greetings
Hi
Grover or Black Swamp is what I would recommend.
@@rickdior thank you 😊 wish you a nice weekend 😁
How much money was that? I really want to get them
Hi Olivia
A good woodblock costs about $40 depending on the size.