To play a xylophone, first you need two mallets and a bit practice. In the very first step, you should hold each mallet in one hand. You can hold them vertically or horizontally, keeping your hands relaxed and your wrists slightly bent. Secondly, gently hit the mallet on one of the xylophone’s plates. Where you hit the plate affects the loudness and the tone of the sound. you need to hit the plates hard to create a clear and expressive sound. You can tap the plates with the tip or the edge of the mallet. In the third step, you should tap different parts of the plates to play different notes. Each plate is tuned to a specific note. By following the notes of a song, you can play the melody with a xylophone. In the fourth step, you need to keep a steady rhythm to play smooth melodies. You can keep the rhythm by using a metronome or by counting in your head. Also you can start with simple rhythms at first and gradually increase your speed and level step by step.
Music in Perth
Perth, the largest city in Western Australia, has given rise to a number of prominent musicians. Some of the city's most famous musicians include Kevin Parker, Troy Sivan, Rolf Harris, David Helfgott, Luke Steele, and Tim Manchin. Prominent artists in the genres of rock, classical and electronic music have lived in Perth. The isolation of Perth is becoming a problem for many growing musicians, as it increases tour and advertising costs. As a result, many artists are leaving Perth to increase their popularity. The main music venues in Perth are the Perth Concert Hall, the Perth Arena, the Challenge Stadium, the Metropolitan Concert Clubs in Freemantle and Perth, the Fremantle Arts Center, the Belvoir Amphitheater, and the Red Hill Auditorium. Major international tournaments often take place outdoors, in-stadium venues such as the WACA Cricket Ground, Subiaco Oval, Members Equity Stadium, or Perth Oval. Festival events are usually held at the Clermont Exhibition Center or in Perth, Spain. The Supreme Court Gardens provides a great alternative outdoor venue and have hosted events such as David Bowie.