Thank you to Nick Parnell Percussion Academy (nickparnell.com/marimbahire) for lending us one of these Adam Solist Junior 30s! I think this is the absolute cheapest marimba I've ever reviewed on the show, and it's also the first Adams instrument to appear on the show! Let me know what you think of the $1,700 marimba in the comments below :) Thanks for watching! #TheStudioFamily
This instrument is actually perfect for professional jazz vibraphonists who want to double on marimba. In most jazz clubs, there just isn't room for a 4.3 or 5 octave instrument...particularly with vibes already on stage.
I own an Adams 4.3 octave concert series padouk marimba. It's fantastic and cost less than $3,000. The Concert Series has standard size bars , whereas the Soloist series bars are smaller. A major problem with marimbas is that they are just too expensive for most people. And you can buy a professional drum set for a 10th the price of a Rosewood marimba. Is it any wonder that most students stop playing marimba and just go with drums? Adams should have 3, 4.3 and 5 octave models in their padouk concert series with conversion kits to increase the size as a student progresses, which would even further lower the cost. (They have these kits for their professional marimbas to change 4.3 to 5 octave) Padouk marimbas should be rebranded, especially since Honduran Rosewood is an endangered species. They're no more "practice" instruments than my Toyota is a practice car until I can afford a Lexus. I know that Padouk doesn't sound exactly like Rosewood, but Placido Domingo doesn't sound exactly like Luciano Pavarotti did, and no one tells him to only practice in the shower instead of performing on stage. Instead of that pejorative term, they should be classified like other instruments; student (3 octave), intermediate (4.3 & 5 octave), and professional (With the concert series you can replace the bars with Rosewood). I'd like to see you review the Adams concert 4.3 octave padouk marimba. I think it is much better than the Yamaha you evaluated. Wouldn't it have been great if Adams had a 5 octave padouk marimba that you could have owned in college instead of having to compete for practice time on the school's marimbas? I really enjoy your vlog. Keep up the good work!
I had this one and i didn't even know it was the cheapest you could get. I have had it for over one year, and it has held up perfectly. It is good for beginners, and it is incredibly sturdy.
I have the 4.3 version of this marimba. It served me well in high school. I think it's a great instrument for any young percussionist looking for their first real instrument! It is now time to upgrade now that I am in University. I do recommend people at least look into this instrument for a student. Great work on the video Adam! Keep it up!
Hi Adam! I was wondering if you could do another video about your favorite marimba solos. Maybe this time you could do a list of unique solos? I would really enjoy that. 😄
Also for a bit more money there is the concert version of Adam's marimbas. You can still get them cheap and the only difference is they have wider bars. The wider bars will help you because the nice marimbas you will play on for audition will have wider bars
I like this marimba. It is cute. I wonder to have a new marimba next year. Now I have a homemade marimba. They are expensive in my country. About 3.000 dollars the cheapest marimba. Big hug from "Punta del Este" in Uruguay. Tito Faraut García.
11:18 "Fantasy on an Aquatic Theme" is a very mouse-friendly title. Thank you for reviewing this Adams instrument. It would be great to hear your review of their concert series padouk marimbas, if available.
Hello Adam, I was wondering if give your thoughts on the newer electric keyboards that are starting to pop up, In particular the Pearl Malletstation midi controller? In case you’re not familiar with it, it’s basically a midi keyboard designed after a marimba/vibe it has adjustable octaves and can play a multitude of sounds. My main question is, do you think it’s worth it to buy a malletstation keyboard or should I save up for a real marimba. I wanted to hear your thoughts an opinions before I made any solid decisions of my own. Thanks for your time I love your stuff!
how much better is a 3 octave marimba than a 2.5 starter glockenspiel or xylophone? because you can find one of those for less than $100 anywhere, so is it worth it?
My friend and I were considering buying a marimba so we could do videos/covers etc but we do not have very much money at all. We were wondering if there are cheaper options, such as crafting or constructing one?
Hey Adam, I'm a beginner percussionist and I've never really played other instruments before. How can I become better at rhythm and sight reading rhythm? Can you possibly make a video on that?
For me, the best way to improve at sight reading was to just do it a lot. If your band director has any etude books or anything, just try reading through a few etudes each day. Hope this helps!
Electronic Redeemer Zach has the right idea! Just trying it a lot will get you more used to it, I always read a lot of piano music since I was young which made it easier for me 😁
@@averybondeson3322 System Blues seem like a good idea until you actually play on them, marched with them in an A class group once and... they just sound so bad
@@averybondeson3322 How often do you have to change heads? Because of the rims, it seemed like we'd have to replace them even more often than when I was using Pearl Carbon Cores back in high school. Also, good luck with auditions if you do corps or wgi!
Thank you to Nick Parnell Percussion Academy (nickparnell.com/marimbahire) for lending us one of these Adam Solist Junior 30s! I think this is the absolute cheapest marimba I've ever reviewed on the show, and it's also the first Adams instrument to appear on the show! Let me know what you think of the $1,700 marimba in the comments below :) Thanks for watching!
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This instrument is actually perfect for professional jazz vibraphonists who want to double on marimba. In most jazz clubs, there just isn't room for a 4.3 or 5 octave instrument...particularly with vibes already on stage.
I own an Adams 4.3 octave concert series padouk marimba. It's fantastic and cost less than $3,000. The Concert Series has standard size bars , whereas the Soloist series bars are smaller. A major problem with marimbas is that they are just too expensive for most people. And you can buy a professional drum set for a 10th the price of a Rosewood marimba. Is it any wonder that most students stop playing marimba and just go with drums? Adams should have 3, 4.3 and 5 octave models in their padouk concert series with conversion kits to increase the size as a student progresses, which would even further lower the cost. (They have these kits for their professional marimbas to change 4.3 to 5 octave) Padouk marimbas should be rebranded, especially since Honduran Rosewood is an endangered species. They're no more "practice" instruments than my Toyota is a practice car until I can afford a Lexus. I know that Padouk doesn't sound exactly like Rosewood, but Placido Domingo doesn't sound exactly like Luciano Pavarotti did, and no one tells him to only practice in the shower instead of performing on stage. Instead of that pejorative term, they should be classified like other instruments; student (3 octave), intermediate (4.3 & 5 octave), and professional (With the concert series you can replace the bars with Rosewood). I'd like to see you review the Adams concert 4.3 octave padouk marimba. I think it is much better than the Yamaha you evaluated. Wouldn't it have been great if Adams had a 5 octave padouk marimba that you could have owned in college instead of having to compete for practice time on the school's marimbas? I really enjoy your vlog. Keep up the good work!
Where can u buy it
Monkman studios has a 5 octave marimba for 4300 I believe.
5:50 HOW FAR APART?????
I had this one and i didn't even know it was the cheapest you could get. I have had it for over one year, and it has held up perfectly. It is good for beginners, and it is incredibly sturdy.
I have the 4.3 version of this marimba. It served me well in high school. I think it's a great instrument for any young percussionist looking for their first real instrument! It is now time to upgrade now that I am in University. I do recommend people at least look into this instrument for a student. Great work on the video Adam! Keep it up!
Shawn Olson Thank you man!! I’m glad to hear the bigger version of this is worth buying 😄
Shawn Olson I would get it but it’s so expensive
I got my marimba for 1k on like craigs list lol, and its got like .5 more octaves than this one, ez clap
Dante Hernandez Hahahaha you win 😅😅😅
Technically not cause i doubt that the retail price was originally 1k, I just got lucky
Wow!! the sound defenitley surprised me. Nice job as always Adam!!
Hi Adam!
I was wondering if you could do another video about your favorite marimba solos. Maybe this time you could do a list of unique solos? I would really enjoy that. 😄
Ender1000kill I am gonna do another one this year! Thank you for the suggestion 😁
Neat. Should be nice for dedicated students that just want a nice marimba to learn notes and practice at home on.
Sch Ag Yes! Small enough for people who don’t wanna commit 😁
I mean just get a glockenspeil, or a mallet percussion midi controller
He actually starts playing at 10:25
Also for a bit more money there is the concert version of Adam's marimbas. You can still get them cheap and the only difference is they have wider bars. The wider bars will help you because the nice marimbas you will play on for audition will have wider bars
Illuminati hunters This is true! I usually tell people to buy bigger and borrow smaller 😁
I like this marimba. It is cute. I wonder to have a new marimba next year.
Now I have a homemade marimba. They are expensive in my country. About 3.000 dollars the cheapest marimba. Big hug from "Punta del Este" in Uruguay. Tito Faraut García.
Been watching for a day or so and you've inspired me to learn four mallet. So thank you :)
11:18 "Fantasy on an Aquatic Theme" is a very mouse-friendly title. Thank you for reviewing this Adams instrument. It would be great to hear your review of their concert series padouk marimbas, if available.
Hey Adam
Could you make a Video about the right posture while playing the Marimba ?
Honestly this seems like a good marimba to have in the house. It's a real marimba, not synthetic, and it's small.
1700=cheep?? I think not
Nice video!
Keep on
Hello Adam,
I was wondering if give your thoughts on the newer electric keyboards that are starting to pop up, In particular the Pearl Malletstation midi controller? In case you’re not familiar with it, it’s basically a midi keyboard designed after a marimba/vibe it has adjustable octaves and can play a multitude of sounds. My main question is, do you think it’s worth it to buy a malletstation keyboard or should I save up for a real marimba. I wanted to hear your thoughts an opinions before I made any solid decisions of my own. Thanks for your time I love your stuff!
i know this is an old video, but i really enjoyed this review. Nice playing btw
WRONG!!! My marching bands marimba is worse
how much better is a 3 octave marimba than a 2.5 starter glockenspiel or xylophone? because you can find one of those for less than $100 anywhere, so is it worth it?
Thanks Adam, I notice vibrations when you played it. Is this always there? Or was something loose?
What is that thing called that you play at 10:36?
This is actually a pretty nice marimba
Omg you’re so good!!
My friend and I were considering buying a marimba so we could do videos/covers etc but we do not have very much money at all. We were wondering if there are cheaper options, such as crafting or constructing one?
I noticed Adams make a 3.3 octave that is even cheaper! The Academy!
Can you compare that to this soloist junior?
Me: Ey another video with cheap instruments lets go, maybe i can buy it
Video: Its cheap its only 1,7k
Me: Well fuck me
Is there any way I can obtain the sheet music for “Waiting for a sunny day”?
That knock off Under the Sea
Are you playing with a front fulcrum?
I heard that switch home screen sound during the transitions and got confused
call it the "MM" (mini marimba)
that low C sounds really dead and it bothers me!
dynasty/bergerault front equipment only have 1 turning key on each side
Hey a guy a few hours from me is selling a 4 octave rosewood marimba for 2000 usd frame resonators and everything. should i do it?
Where did you get those sound mufflers in the background?
Do you have sheet music for the aquatic theme?
Yes, Please!!! My teacher says I may be able to start 4-mallet technique come Xmas, and I would very much like to learn this piece. LOL
Is there shipping to Kuwait
We have one of these at my school
Very beautiful sound if you ask me😍
WHD Practice Marimba cost $506
xD my high school had this I'm actually dying
Sounds goods, what's not to like?
Answer...No...its £449 at gear4music
My school owns that
That's the same one my school has
How does one tune that nasty low C? Shave it?
Hey Adam, I'm a beginner percussionist and I've never really played other instruments before. How can I become better at rhythm and sight reading rhythm? Can you possibly make a video on that?
For me, the best way to improve at sight reading was to just do it a lot. If your band director has any etude books or anything, just try reading through a few etudes each day. Hope this helps!
Electronic Redeemer Zach has the right idea! Just trying it a lot will get you more used to it, I always read a lot of piano music since I was young which made it easier for me 😁
Hi Adam, do you think the Leigh Stevens S15 would be good for moon?
Illuminati hunters It could work! Maybe a little bit too hard if played loudly though
Can you review that like 70 dollar xylophone I forgot the specific name tho
Oh Hi Mark LOL link me please!
ammoon 25 Note Wooden Xylophone Percussion Instrument Gift with 2 Mallets www.amazon.com/dp/B071XH1944/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-A0DCbKKAQSK5
I'm sorry it don't have resonators
It's like one of those crappy starter glock kits we all got when we started
Surprisingly not I found one for 500 dollars that is 3 octaves
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I have a 4.3 that was $1500 😳
Jiaxun produces cheaper 3 Oct marimba. Beijing based company.
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Hey!!! you said by one hand do you?!
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Still too expensive...
Today my dad have bought me my own Vibe 😁 I'm glad 😅
michal osiak Congratulations man! Enjoy it 😁
PowerBeat Marimba is cheaper
I could buy a system blue tenor set for 1700
System Blue tenors 🤢 Would much rather get Dynasty's or Pearl (non carbon ones)
@@Lkease I like dynasty, not pearl so much. Personally, my pick is system blue
@@averybondeson3322 System Blues seem like a good idea until you actually play on them, marched with them in an A class group once and... they just sound so bad
@@Lkease yeah, my school uses them. I haven't marched in a corps before though. Hopefully next year
@@averybondeson3322 How often do you have to change heads? Because of the rims, it seemed like we'd have to replace them even more often than when I was using Pearl Carbon Cores back in high school. Also, good luck with auditions if you do corps or wgi!
Jeez that backbeat of the video gets annoying
I'm buying one for 400 so wish me luck
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