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Single bar, pitch C
One note, nothing else. Chords or scales mean buying additional bars in the pitches you want.
Product detailSKU #1274228068179
Studio 49Bass Resonator Bar C
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single bass-register bar in C, mounted on its own resonator. Adds one low note to an Orff setup or a small-space classroom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Holding a low C drone under classroom Orff pieces
- Students who need one note and no distractions
- Rooms too small for a full bass bar instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting to play melodies — this is one pitch
- Buyers on a tight budget; per-note cost adds up fast
- Players needing a chromatic or scale-capable instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Bass register
Low fundamental that anchors an ensemble. Long, heavy tone that sits under soprano and alto instruments.
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Individual resonator
Each bar has its own tuned chamber, so the note projects and sustains far better than a bare bar.
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Standalone unit
Moves and stores on its own. One student can carry their part of the ensemble to their seat.
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Sold per bar
You build the set note by note, which lets you buy only the pitches your repertoire actually uses.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mallets are a separate purchase — bass bars need soft, heavy heads
- 02Decide your full note list first; buying C alone limits repertoire
- 03Bass bars are bulky per note — check storage before ordering several
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play a song on this by itself?
No. It produces one pitch, C. It is meant as a drone or single ensemble part, or as one piece of a set you assemble.
02Why buy separate bars instead of a full bass instrument?
Individual bars give one student one note, which simplifies teaching, and they store and transport separately. You also buy only the pitches you need.
03What mallets should I use?
Soft, heavy bass mallets. Hard heads on a low bar give you attack noise instead of the deep fundamental the resonator is built to produce.
04Which other notes pair with C?
G is the usual partner for drone work in C, with F and A next for simple bass lines. Both are sold as separate bars.
