Marimba - Range

The average range of modern marimbas varies between four and five octaves.
Marimbas with 3 ½ octaves (C3 – F6) are extremely rare.
Marimba with 4 octaves: C3 – C7
Marimba with 4 1/3 octaves: A2 – C7
Marimba with 4 ½ octaves: F2 – C7
Marimba with 5 octaves: C2 – C7
Occasionally instruments can be found that begin at A1.