Mallet Percussion Instruments

Bells (Glockenspiel) Range: Low G to C above the staff

Xylophone Range: Low F to C above the staff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b8_oTL9wv8

Marimba Marimbas come in many different sizes 4 octave 4.3 octave

Marimba Ranges

Vibraphone The vibes are unique because they have a sustain pedal much like the piano. It is also used in jazz music. PEDAL

Chimes (Tubular Bells) Instead of bars, the chimes consist of tuned metal tubes They are struck at the top, with a mallet that looks like a hammer. They have a pedal which controls the sustain. The Chimes have a complex series of overtones, and are often used to imitate the sound of church bells

Crotales (Antique Cymbals) Small, tuned brass disks Low octave Range: Middle C to Third space C High Octave: Third space C to C above staff