Sonor Global Beat GS GB Soprano Glockenspiel
- 16 steel bars, C3 to A4 range
- Diatonic with F# and Bb
- Tuned to A-440
- 1 pair of wood mallets
- 2.6 pounds, 13 x 7.5 x 3 inches
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact diatonic glockenspiel with a bright voice and a pair of wood mallets. The listing describes a limited range, so it is a classroom or melody instrument rather than a full concert set.
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ASIN: B072F2DX64Category: Glockenspiels
Overview
Not a full chromatic set, this Sonor soprano glockenspiel is diatonic with F sharp and B flat added. Steel bars sit over a wood frame, and note names are stamped on each bar and again inside the resonator chamber.
Stamped note names make bars easy to return to their places, and the bright steel voice cuts through a group. Only mallets are listed with it, so a stand or case would be a separate buy.
Who it's for
Suits a classroom, a children's ensemble or a percussionist wanting a light melodic voice to carry on the move. A composer who needs a full chromatic range should look at a larger instrument.
Pros and cons
- Note names stamped on bars
- Light and compact
- Limited diatonic range
- No case or stand listed
- Stamped names may be hard to read
Performance notes
Steel bars struck by wood mallets ring with a bright, clear pitch, and the resonator chamber under them helps the tone carry. The standard tuning means it plays alongside other pitched instruments without adjustment.
Specifications
| Dimensions & fit | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 7.5 x 3 inches |
| Weight | 2.6 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Metal |
| Body Material | Alloy Steel |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Wood |
| Color | Silver, Wood |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Mallets |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | 27873001 |
| Sound Profile | Bright |
| Item Type Name | Soprano Glockenspiel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Sonor Global Beat a chromatic glockenspiel?
No. It is diatonic, with F# and Bb added, over 16 bars.
What are the bars of the Sonor glockenspiel made of?
Steel bars, tuned to A-440, with the note name stamped on the middle of each.