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Two Options: 25 note Bell Kit with Hardcase and 25 Bell Kite with Soft Nylon Bag
Deluxe 25 note Bell Kit (Glockenspiel) with Molded Case (case not in photo) 6854
Enamel finish aluminum bars
Includes: Duo-Tone double ended mallets; & sturdy, molded carrying case
Great for students
Fun also for advanced players as a small, practice or travel instrument
Special bar mounting to help produce optimal tones from this glockenspiel
Delivery: UPS shipping; typically arrives in 2 - 5 days in continental U.S.
List price: $149.00
Sale price: $127 (includes tax & shipping in continental U.S.)
25 note Bell Kit (Glockenspiel) with Soft, Nylon Bag (bag not in photo) 6855
Enamel finish aluminum bars
Includes: Duo-Tone double ended mallets; & sturdy, molded carrying case
Great for students
Fun also for advanced players as a small, practice or travel instrument
Special bar mounting to help produce optimal tones from this glockenspiel
List price: $119.00
Sale price: $98 (includes tax & shipping in continental U.S.)
Glockenspiel
Another name for the glockenspiel is orchestra bells. Glockenspiel is a German word and means "to play the bells". The glockenspiel is made of steel bars; and is played with mallets. The mallets usually have spherical or round heads. The heads are commonly rubber or wrapped in yarn or cord. The mallet handles are typically wood or plastic.
The timbre of the glockenspiel is glass-like. It is a tuned percussion instrument that produces very beautiful tones. It's beautiful tones & perfect pitches allow players to produce beautiful melodies as well as exciting rhythms. The CB 25 note glockenspiel has a 2 octave range and produces high tones that are bright and penetrating.