I am relatively new to the school marching band's front ensemble and I am not sure whether I should focus more on learning piano or mallet percussion instruments. I am brand new to both. Considering that the mallet percussion instruments are based off of the orientation of the piano I figured I should start there first to learn the basics. Though I'm worried that if I spend too much time on piano I will not focus enough on learning the technique required to properly play the mallet instruments. My goal is to be able to play songs at the level of Infernoplex (it's pretty hard...) and be able to skillfully play mallet percussion instruments so I'll be prepared when marching season comes around in the fall. Currently I have a keyboard and a glockenspiel to work with. I want to make the most of this time in quarantine, and most effectively and efficiently learn the skills I need. Can someone more knowledgeable than I give me some advice on where I should focus my efforts?
Submitted June 12, 2020 at 12:25AM by MoldyCarnitas https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/h7d2wn/not_sure_whether_to_focus_more_on_piano_or_glock/?utm_source=ifttt