Detail 01
Legato weighting
Softer and heavier than a general bass drum mallet, so the head speaks slowly and the low fundamental comes up.
Product detailSKU #1274115062373
Vic FirthSoundpower Bass Drum Mallets Legato
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of soft bass drum mallets for sustained, rolled concert bass drum playing. For orchestral and concert band percussionists.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestral bass drum parts calling for rolls
- Sustained swells and long crescendos on a large concert bass drum
- Percussionists who already own general mallets and need a softer option
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players — these are for concert bass drum only
- Marching bass lines, which need harder unwrapped heads
- Players wanting sharp, articulate single strokes
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
Sold as a pair
Two mallets means you can roll. A single general mallet only gets you single strokes.
Detail 03
Soft head
Trades attack for tone. Loud passages still get volume, but the initial thud is rounded off, not cracked.
Detail 04
Soundpower series
Built for concert hall projection. On a small drum in a small room they will feel like overkill.
Detail 05
Wood handles
Rigid shaft transfers weight directly. Rebound comes from the drumhead, not shaft flex.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A general-purpose mallet is still needed for articulate parts
- 02No stand, bag or mallet holder included
- 03Soft heads compress over time and eventually need replacing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between legato and general bass drum mallets?
Legato heads are softer and heavier, made for rolls and sustained tone. General mallets are firmer with more attack, for articulate single strokes.
02Can I use these on a drum set kick drum?
No. These are hand-held mallets for a concert bass drum played on a stand. A kick drum uses a foot pedal beater.
03Are two mallets enough for a roll?
Yes. Concert bass drum rolls are played with one mallet in each hand, alternating on opposite sides of the head.
04Do I need these if I already have general bass drum mallets?
If your parts include rolls or long sustained notes, yes. General mallets can roll but will not produce the same smooth low sustain.
