10 Great Tracks to Play on the Marimba, Sheet Music Included

You’re definitely on the right place for free marimba sheet music. These 10 pieces will excite you!

Free Marimba Sheet Music

If you’re a marimba player looking for some new pieces to add to your repertoire, you’re in luck!

In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 10 popular pieces that are sure to delight audiences and challenge your skills as a musician. From classical works by Bach and Brahms to modern hits like Megalovania and Let it Go, there’s something for every taste in this collection. And the best part? We’ve included links to free sheet music for each piece, so you can start playing right away!

So without further ado, let’s dive in and explore these 10 popular pieces to play on the marimba.

Table of Contents

  1. Megalovania
  2. Let it go (from Frozen)
  3. Clocks (Coldplay)
  4. Maple Leaf Rag
  5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  6. Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No.5
  7. Für Elise
  8. Flight of the Bumblebee
  9. Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor
  10. The Pink Panther Theme

Megalovania

For 2 Marimbas and 2 Musicians

Megalovania on Percussion

This track, composed by Toby Fox for the game Undertale, has become a viral hit in recent years. Its catchy melody and energetic rhythms make it an ideal piece for the marimba, and its popularity ensures that it will be a crowd-pleaser for any audience.

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Let it go (from Frozen)

For 2 Marimbas and 3 Musicians

Let it Go Frozen marimba arrangement singing bell

This iconic song from the Disney movie Frozen is a favorite among children and adults alike. The soaring melody and dramatic changes in tempo and dynamics make it a challenging but rewarding piece to play on the marimba.

Remember, you need to be 3 marimbists for this!

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Clocks (Coldplay)

For Marimba Solo

Clocks Coldplay Marimba Singing Bell

Clocks is one of Coldplay’s most popular songs, known for its distinctive piano riff and driving rhythms. Translating it to the marimba highlights its percussive qualities and adds a new dimension to this beloved track.

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Maple Leaf Rag

For 2 Marimbas and 2 Musicians

Composed by Scott Joplin, Maple Leaf Rag is one of the most famous ragtime pieces of all time. Its syncopated rhythms and upbeat melody are perfect for the marimba, and its historical significance adds an educational element to any performance.

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight

For 1 Marimba and 3 Musicians

The Lion Sleeps Tonight Marimba

This classic song, made famous by The Tokens in the 1960s, has a simple but infectious melody that lends itself well to the marimba. Its light-hearted lyrics and playful rhythms make it a fun addition to any performance.

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Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No.5

For Marimba Solo

Brahms' Hungarian Dance No.5 Marimba

This lively dance, composed by Johannes Brahms, is a staple of the classical repertoire. Its infectious rhythms and catchy melodies make it an ideal piece for the marimba, and its popularity ensures that it will be familiar to many listeners.

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Für Elise

For Marimba Solo

Für Elise Marimba Sheet Music

Another classic of the classical repertoire, Für Elise is a favorite among piano students and enthusiasts. Transcribing it for the marimba highlights its percussive qualities and adds a new layer of texture to this well-known piece.

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Flight of the Bumblebee

For Marimba Solo

Flight of the Bumblebee Marimba Sheet Music

This famous piece by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is known for its lightning-fast arpeggios and technical demands. Transcribing it for the marimba showcases the instrument’s virtuosic capabilities and adds a new dimension to this challenging piece.

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Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor

For Marimba Solo

Bach's Violin Concerto in A minor Marimba Sheet Music

This beautiful concerto by Johann Sebastian Bach is a masterclass in melody and harmony. Transcribing it for the marimba highlights its intricate counterpoint and adds a new layer of texture to this beloved work.

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The Pink Panther Theme

For Marimba Solo

Pink Panther Theme Marimba Sheet Music

This iconic theme, composed by Henry Mancini, is instantly recognizable to many listeners. Its playful melody and jazzy rhythms make it a fun and engaging piece to play on the marimba, and its popularity ensures that it will be well-received by any audience.

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