Detail 01
Six bars
A pentatonic-style set, not a full scale. Every note works together, so children cannot play a wrong one.
Product detailSKU #1274228068199
Studio 49Easycussion Alto Glockenspiel, Ag 500
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six-bar alto metallophone in Studio 49's Easycussion line. A small, sustaining metal-bar instrument for early Orff work and preschool music.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Preschool and early-elementary music with very young players
- Adding a ringing metal voice over wood-bar xylophones
- Small rooms and carts where a full instrument will not fit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Ensembles needing a full scale or melodic range
- Anyone wanting the dry, short tone of a xylophone
- Programs that need chromatic notes
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.
Detail 02
Metallophone, not xylophone
Metal bars ring long after the strike. Warm and sustaining, but notes blur if played fast.
Detail 03
Bars 35 x 6 mm
Wide, thin alto bars. The thin profile is what gives the long ring.
Detail 04
38 x 34 x 10 cm
Roughly a large book. Sits on a low table or the floor in front of a seated child.
Detail 05
Alto range
Middle register. Easier on the ear over a long class than a high soprano metallophone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mallets are not listed as included; confirm before your first class
- 02Six bars only, so it cannot cover a full melody
- 03Long sustain means students need to be taught damping
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many notes does it have?
Six bars. It is a starter set rather than a full-scale instrument.
02What is the difference from a xylophone?
Metal bars instead of wood. The sound rings and sustains rather than stopping quickly after the strike.
03What age is this for?
The small size, limited bar count and forgiving note set point at preschool and early elementary players.
04Does it come with mallets?
Mallets are not part of the listed contents. Plan on buying a pair sized for metal bars.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Alto Metallophone
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- 38 x 34 x 10 cm
1 detailsOther
- Bars
- 6 (35 x 6 mm)
