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Tick tock block
A slotted wood block. The hollow chamber gives the dry knock its resonance and pitch.
Product detailSKU #1274319721434
TrophyTick Tock Block with Mallet
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A wood block with a slot cut in it, sold with a mallet. Makes a dry, hollow click for classroom rhythm work and simple percussion parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Teaching steady beat and rhythm in a classroom
- Adding a dry wood click to a percussion setup
- Kids' first hand percussion instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a mountable block for a kit
- Players needing a loud block that cuts through a full band
- Anyone after the two-pitch sound of real claves
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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Mallet included
You can play it out of the box. Mallet hardness sets the attack, so a spare changes the sound.
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Wood body
Wood gives a dry, short click with no ring. Different from the sharp crack of plastic blocks.
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Entry-level price
Built for durability and volume over tonal refinement. Fine unamplified in a room, thin on a recording.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount or clamp, so this is played held or on a surface
- 02Wood blocks are quiet next to a drum kit
- 03Striking near the slot versus the end changes the pitch noticeably
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I mount this on a drum kit?
Not as sold. There is no mounting bracket or post. Kit players usually buy a block with an integrated mount or use a separate percussion clamp designed to grip a block.
02Is this the same as claves?
No. Claves are two solid sticks struck together for a sharp, high crack. This is a single hollow block struck with a mallet, giving a lower, woodier knock.
03Is it loud enough for a classroom?
Yes, for a room of students with no amplified instruments. It sits well over singing and simple accompaniment but is easily buried by a drum kit or amps.
04What age is this appropriate for?
It suits elementary-age students and up. It is simple to play, has no small parts beyond the mallet, and takes rough handling without breaking.
