Yamaha Keiko Abe Signature Mallet Two Tone (Red)

Name: Yamaha Keiko Abe Signature Mallet Two Tone (Red)
Brand: Music2u
SKU: YMKA01
Price: 160.0 AUD
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Yamaha Keiko Abe Signature Mallet Two Tone (Red)

SKU: YMKA01

$160.00

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Yamaha Keiko Abe Signature Mallet Two Tone (Red) (MKA-01)

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Introducing the "Yamaha Keiko Abe Signature Mallet - Two Tone (MKA-01)," a remarkable addition to our range. Crafted in close collaboration with the esteemed Keiko Abe, these Signature Series Mallets are a testament to her expertise and passion. Meticulously designed to optimise both the performer's technique and the instrument's tone, they are an ideal choice for compositions demanding exceptional skill.

Specially tailored for advanced players, these mallets possess a weightier profile compared to standard ones. This unique characteristic allows the marimba's tone bars to vibrate more fully, resulting in an unprecedented sound quality that was previously challenging to achieve. The rounded yarn wound heads, though heavier than traditional mallets, excel in delivering delicate nuances and expressive qualities.

Elevate your performance and bring out the true essence of your music with the Yamaha Keiko Abe Signature Mallet - Two Tone (MKA-01). Experience the harmony of artistry and innovation, and unlock new dimensions of musical expression.

Shaft

Shafts are 1-1/8” (3cm) longer than other Yamaha mallets*, which allows the mallets to exceed the demands required in contemporary music.

Head

The round yarn wound heads are heavier than standard mallets, but they are fully capable of delivering delicate expression. Also, to obtain optimum flexibility from the shaft, careful consideration has been taken in achieving optimum balance between weight and shaft thickness when materials to be used in each mallet model were chosen.

What Type Of Keiko Abe Mallet Suits You Best? 🤷

[MKA-01]: With the MKA-01 two-tone mallet, differences in touch are clearly apparent in the tone.

[MKA-02/03]: MKA-02 and MKA-03 utilise short shafts for fast, intricate mallet work. Hard to tell by looking, but the added weight in the mallet heads offers the percussionist greater possibilities in playing.

[MKA-04/05/06/07/S7]: The MKA-04 through S7 are based on Yamaha’s Professional series with a rubber tube wrapped around its core. This design offers a slightly different touch that delivers greater expressiveness with enhanced sensitivity.

[MKA-08/09] : The MKA-08 and 09 are designed to deliver greater tone from large rosewood tone bars at the bass end of the marimba.

Keiko Abe Profile

Appearing regularly in performances around the world, Keiko Abe continuously astonishes audiences with her rare combination of creative power, acute sensitivity and virtuoso technique. It is these qualities that have made her a leading force in the development of the marimba as a consummate concert instrument. Her command of an overwhelming repertoire allows her performances to range from solo concerts to chamber music and improvisations. While her compositions have become standards of marimba literature many composers have dedicated new works to her and she has inspired and premiered countless new compositions.

In addition to her work as Professor Emeritus of Music at Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo, Japan, she is in demand as a guest lecturer and has presented master classes in more than 100 of the leading music conservatories in North America, Europe and Asia. She has also released over 50 recordings and received numerous awards, including becoming the first woman elected to the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1993.

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