Detail 01
Chromatic add-on, not a full instrument
Holds only the accidentals. It sits alongside the diatonic soprano and shares one playing surface.
Product detailSKU #1274228068183
Studio 49Series 1600 Orff Xylophones Chromatic Soprano Add-On, H-Sx 1600
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Chromatic add-on for a Studio 49 1600 soprano xylophone. Adds the sharps and flats so an Orff classroom can play in any key.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orff classrooms that already own a diatonic 1600 soprano
- Teachers moving beyond C-pentatonic into keys with accidentals
- Adding chromatic notes without buying a second full instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time buyers with no diatonic 1600 soprano to pair
- Anyone wanting a standalone instrument out of the box
- Players needing low-register depth for ensemble bass parts
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
16 bars
Covers the sharps and flats across the soprano range, so no gaps mid-phrase when you change key.
Detail 03
c2-a3 range
Top of the Orff choir. Cuts through group playing and is easy for children to pick out by ear.
Detail 04
Bars 32 x 18 mm
Narrow, short soprano bars. Bright attack, quick decay, less ring to muffle in a busy room.
Detail 05
Two S 5 mallets included
Soprano-weight heads matched to these bars. Heavier bass mallets would choke the tone and dent bars.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you own the matching 1600 diatonic soprano; the add-on assumes it
- 02Only two mallets included, so plan spares for a class
- 03Check bench or table height before setting both frames side by side
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play this on its own?
It is built as an add-on. On its own you have only the accidentals, so you cannot play a normal scale or melody without the diatonic soprano beside it.
02What notes does it cover?
The sharps and flats through the c2-a3 soprano range, 16 bars total.
03Are mallets included?
Yes, two S 5 mallets sized for soprano bars.
04Will it work with an older Studio 49 soprano?
It is made for the Series 1600 soprano. Check your frame and bar spacing against the 1600 before ordering.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Soprano Xylophone
3 detailsOther
- Mallets
- 2 mallets S 5
- Tonal Range
- c2 - a3
- Bars
- 16 (32 x 18 mm)
