Detail 01
High octave
The upper of the two standard crotale octaves. Brighter, shorter sustain, cuts over full ensemble without muddying pitch.
Product detailSKU #1273887989672
ZildjianHigh-Octave Crotales Without Bar
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Upper-octave tuned crotale discs sold without the mounting bar. For orchestral, percussion-ensemble and studio players who already have a stand or rail.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral percussionists needing pitched high accents above the staff
- Studio work layering bell-like sustain over pads or strings
- Percussion ensembles replacing a shared school set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a ready-to-play set — no bar included
- Drummers wanting a single crash-style effect at this price
- Anyone needing the lower octave's darker, longer-sustaining pitches
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
Without bar
Discs only. You supply the mounting bar or rail, so it fits a rig you already own.
Detail 03
Crotales, not bells
Thick discs, not bars. Much longer ring than a glockenspiel, so damping technique matters more.
Detail 04
Price tier
Professional orchestral pitch standard. Built to stay in tune against a section, not a practice-room instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bar, stand, or mallets included — budget for mounting hardware
- 02Brass mallets give the classic ping; yarn gives a softer attack
- 03Long sustain means you need a damping plan in fast passages
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need the low octave too?
Only if your parts call for it. High octave covers the upper crotale range; the two octaves are separate purchases and mount on separate bars.
02What does 'without bar' mean?
You get the tuned discs alone, no mounting bar or rail. You'll need existing hardware or a bar purchased separately before playing the set.
03Can I play these with drumsticks?
Use mallets. Brass mallets produce the standard bright attack; wood sticks risk marking the discs and give an uneven tone.
04How do I stop them ringing?
Hand damping or a felt strip under the discs. Crotales sustain far longer than glockenspiel bars, so damping is part of the technique.
