Sonor Small Soprano Chromatic Glockenspiel
- Soprano chromatic glockenspiel
- C major scale listed
- Wood body, metal bars
- Multicolour finish, bright sound
- 13 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small bright glockenspiel for children and classroom music from Sonor. The listing gives no mallets, bar count or weight, and calls it both chromatic and a C major scale.
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ASIN: B0002GFRTGModel: NG30Category: Glockenspiels
Overview
A teacher or parent buying a first tuned percussion instrument gets a small Sonor glockenspiel with a wood body and metal bars. The sound is described as bright, and the finish is multicolour. Mallets are not named in the listing.
The reason to buy is a compact, brand-name tuned instrument with a bright voice. The limit is thin detail: no bar count, no weight, no mallets and no warranty are listed.
Who it's for
Young players and music teachers who need an easy, portable instrument will use the small body. A performer needing a stated range or a full chromatic set should check details with the maker first.
Pros and cons
- Compact portable size
- Wood body with metal bars
- Brand-name tuned percussion
- Mallets not listed
- Bar count not listed
- Scale listed two ways
- Warranty listed as not applicable
Performance notes
Metal bars struck with mallets give a bright, ringing sound. The listing calls it chromatic in the title and C major in the description, which affects which notes are available. Range and bar count are not given.
Specifications
| Model | NG30 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 13 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Material | Wood, metal |
| Color | Multicolour |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Not included |
| Other details | |
| Type | Soprano glockenspiel |
| Sound Profile | Bright |
| Scale | C major scale |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Sonor NG30 glockenspiel?
No setup steps are listed. The included components field says not included, and mallets are not named.
Is the Sonor NG30 chromatic?
The title says chromatic, while the description says C major scale. Confirm with the seller before relying on the sharps and flats.
What is the Sonor NG30 made of?
The body is wood and the material field says wood and metal.