Mallet Percussion
Everything published on Viyolens under Mallet Percussion — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Chimes Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A primer on orchestral chimes — construction, sound character, technique and the role they play in orchestral and contemporary music.
Vibraphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A gentle, step-by-step start on the vibraphone: your first bars, mallet grip, pedal control and simple early exercises.
Vibraphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What actually matters when buying a vibraphone, from motor and pedal condition to range, size and transport.
Vibraphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
How a vibraphone is built, how its motor creates that shimmering vibrato, and how it went from a 1920s invention to a jazz essential.
Xylophone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A primer on the construction, range, types and uses of one of percussion's most recognisable instruments — with guidance on who plays it and why it matters.
Common Chimes Mistakes to Avoid
Most problems players have with this instrument come from early technique habits — mallet rebound, pedal use, positioning and strike accuracy. Here are the four most common mistakes and how to fix the...
Xylophone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From entry-level student models to professional concert instruments — what to look for, what to spend, and how to match the choice to your level and repertoire.
Xylophone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An accessible introduction to getting started on mallet percussion — covering the basic stroke, scale practice, first pieces and the case for early lessons with a specialist teacher.
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Chimes
Orchestral percussion for shimmering accents, dramatic swells and atmospheric colour in live or studio settings.
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Vibraphone
Vibraphones are expressive tuned percussion instruments used in jazz, concert, theatre and studio settings.
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Xylophone
Xylophones are tuned wooden percussion instruments with a bright, articulate sound for schools, ensembles and performanc...
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