Comments on: Which Glockenspiels are best for Elementary Schools? http://percussioneducationonline.com/2009/01/which-glockenspiels-are-best-for-elementary-schools/ Information and resources for music teachers specifically about percussion, percussion instruments and Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:32:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: dgaking http://percussioneducationonline.com/2009/01/which-glockenspiels-are-best-for-elementary-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-10326 dgaking Mon, 24 May 2010 02:08:16 +0000 http://percussioneducationonline.com/?p=134#comment-10326 I have found the Studio 49 2000 series to be reliable and have a quality sound on both soprano and alto glocks. They are also comfortable to play. At one school, the kids were actually fighting over who got to play glocks! What glocks you choose may also depend on what woods you use. I like the Studio 49 2000 xylos and metallophones as well, so I would aim to have my entire ensemble in that series. They sound great, are reasonably priced, and have the option of stands that fit the handles, rather than tables that easily tip. I have absolutely no complaints about any of the instruments in this series, so I personally would not venture out into another brand unless I tried all their instruments out, heard them played together in a large ensemble, and noticed a significant difference in the feel and the quality of sound. Even if I liked those qualities better, I would be tempted to stay with Studio 49 for the convenience, affordability, and reliability. BTW, I am both a percussionist and a K-8 general music teacher. I have found the Studio 49 2000 series to be reliable and have a quality sound on both soprano and alto glocks. They are also comfortable to play. At one school, the kids were actually fighting over who got to play glocks!

What glocks you choose may also depend on what woods you use. I like the Studio 49 2000 xylos and metallophones as well, so I would aim to have my entire ensemble in that series. They sound great, are reasonably priced, and have the option of stands that fit the handles, rather than tables that easily tip. I have absolutely no complaints about any of the instruments in this series, so I personally would not venture out into another brand unless I tried all their instruments out, heard them played together in a large ensemble, and noticed a significant difference in the feel and the quality of sound. Even if I liked those qualities better, I would be tempted to stay with Studio 49 for the convenience, affordability, and reliability.

BTW, I am both a percussionist and a K-8 general music teacher.

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