Detail 01
Set of 5
Gives you a descending five-note run, which is what most written temple block parts assume.
Product detailSKU #1288217328725
Sweet SoundOpen Tone Temple Blocks Set of 5
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A five-piece set of open-tone temple blocks for percussionists who need tuned wooden-block pitches in orchestral, band or theater work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and wind band parts calling for temple blocks
- Theater and film scoring needing pitched wood-block color
- Percussionists building out a multi-percussion setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting one accent block on a kit
- Players on a tight budget who need a single block
- Anyone after a dry, high-pitched jam block sound
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
Open tone
The slit is cut for more resonance and sustain than a closed jam block, so notes ring rather than click.
Detail 03
Tuned as a graduated set
Blocks are sized largest to smallest; pitch relationships are fixed and not adjustable.
Detail 04
Percussion, not a drum
Struck with mallets or sticks, not hands. Mallet hardness changes the attack more than anything else.
Detail 05
Price for the set
You are paying for matched, graduated pitches across five blocks, not five identical blocks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm what mounting hardware ships with the set before ordering a stand
- 02Mallet choice matters — hard rubber and yarn give very different attack
- 03Five blocks take real space in a multi-percussion layout; plan the rack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many blocks do I need for standard repertoire?
Five is the common set size and covers most written temple block parts. Smaller sets force you to reassign notes.
02What mallets should I use?
Medium to hard rubber or plastic mallets are typical. Softer yarn mallets pull out warmth at the cost of attack clarity.
03Can I mount these on a drum kit?
Physically possible with the right hardware, but a five-block set is large. Kit players usually want a single block instead.
04How is this different from a jam block?
Open tone blocks ring and carry definite pitch. Jam blocks are shorter, drier and used for a single percussive click.
