R. H. Mayland & Son, New York, USA (instrument makers)
Metal marimba, early twentieth century

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Title

R. H. Mayland & Son, New York, USA (instrument makers)
Metal marimba, early twentieth century

Description

Grainger used this marimba for performances of his Tribute to Foster, exploiting the design innovation that enabled single notes and resonators to be removed from the instrument for playing individually. Grainger wrote instructions, such as ‘violin II, desk I on A# key’, on the side of many resonators, indicating which bar should be used by which string desk in the orchestra. The Rowland H. Mayland Company manufactured a wide variety of musical bells and novelties, including xylophones, pitched sleighbells, and marimbaphones.

Source

Grainger Museum Collection

Date

early 20th century

Identifier

00.0065
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