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Medium hard
Firmer head, so the attack is more pronounced and the note speaks clearly. Less warmth than a soft mallet.
Product detailSKU #1274115062792
Vic FirthVirtuoso Series Keyboard Mallet Medium Hard
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-hard keyboard mallet from Vic Firth's Virtuoso line, for players who want a defined, articulate attack on bar instruments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Xylophone and bell parts needing clear note definition
- Players cutting through an ensemble in a concert setting
- Percussionists building a graded set by hardness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting warm, soft low-marimba tone
- Drum set players — this is not a drumstick
- Anyone needing one pair to cover every hardness situation
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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Virtuoso series
Vic Firth's higher-tier keyboard line, sitting above their general-purpose mallets in build and consistency.
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Keyboard mallet
For marimba, xylophone, vibes and bells. Not for drums, cymbals or timpani.
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Fixed hardness grade
You buy tone by choosing the mallet. Covering a full repertoire usually means owning more than one grade.
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Sold at $45.99
Priced per keyboard mallet tier, not per stick. Budget accordingly if you need multiple hardnesses.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm quantity — the title reads singular, and most playing needs a pair
- 02No holder, bag or storage included
- 03Harder heads mark softer marimba bars more than soft mallets do
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does medium hard actually sound like?
More attack and note definition, less body. Notes speak clearly and project, at the cost of warmth compared to a soft mallet.
02Is this right for marimba?
It works, especially in the upper register where clarity helps. For warm low-register marimba tone, a softer mallet suits better.
03Do I need to buy two?
Two-mallet playing needs a pair; four-mallet playing needs four. Check the listed quantity before ordering.
04Can I use these on a glockenspiel?
Medium hard suits bells well — it gives the clear ring the instrument is played for without the harshness of a very hard head.
