HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING OF MARIMBA IN CHINESE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

This thesis examines the historical development and learning of the marimba in Chinese educational institutions. According to ancient Greek literature and history, the marimba first originated in Guatemala, then spread to other parts of the world, and began to enter China in the 1980s. In China, the marimba experienced an early spread and development, and gradually became an important part of the music education system. Over time, Chinese conservatories, colleges and universities, and primary and secondary schools have established marimba courses and training program, training a significant number of marimba teachers and enthusiasts. Learning the marimba requires the mastery of basic skills, but more importantly, the pursuit of artistic expression and cultural understanding. In the future, with the further development of music education in China and the acceleration of the internationalization process, the marimba will have a broader development prospect in China.-