I am writing for a Marimba which goes down to "A" (the instrument, not the piece). Is Marimba notated in the treble clef on a single stave? Which A on the stage is the bottom note on the Marimba?
Thanks.
PS: What about the Xylophone? Is its lowest "C" a middle C?
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David S.
The marimba is normally notated on one staff, usually in treble clef but switching to bass clef as needed. The bottom A is the bottom-space A of the bass clef. Many marimbas now go to the C below that.
The lowest note on the xylophone is the F above middle C, but the xylophone is notated an octave lower than it sounds, so the written note would be the F below middle C.
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