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A-Star 25 Note Chromatic Glockenspiel with Case and Beaters

A-StarSKU: AP7111

Colour: Red

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£29.99

ex VAT: £24.99

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The A-Star 25 Note Chromatic Glockenspiel is a two-octave tuned percussion instrument for schools and beginners, supplied in a protective carry case with two beaters. Its 25 metal notes run from G5 to G7 and are laid out like a piano keyboard with every note labelled, so children can find their way around a melody from the very first lesson.

Who is this glockenspiel for?

This is the classic classroom glockenspiel: robust enough for daily primary school use (Key Stages 1–2), with a labelled, piano-style layout that gives beginners of any age a familiar starting point and transfers naturally to keyboard learning later. The full chromatic range means it plays in any key, so it stays useful well beyond first lessons — for music groups, workshops and home practice too. For children under about five, the simpler A-Star 8 Note Glockenspiel with coloured keys (ages 3+) is the gentler starting point.

What's included?

25-note soprano glockenspiel
Protective carry case with pop-out tripod feet — in red, blue or yellow
Two extra-strong plastic beaters

Specification

25-note soprano glockenspiel — full chromatic range (naturals and accidentals)
Note range: G5 to G7 (two octaves)
Piano-style layout with labelled note bars
Crisp, bright tone
Case colours: red, blue or yellow
Case doubles as a stand — pop-out tripod feet lift the instrument for a richer sound
Strong, robust construction for classroom use
Width: 39cm
Length: 23cm
Depth: 5cm

What is the difference between a glockenspiel and a xylophone?

A glockenspiel has metal bars and a bright, bell-like tone; a xylophone has wooden bars and a warmer, softer sound. They are played the same way, so skills transfer between them. For the full comparison, read our guide: Xylophone & Glockenspiel — What's the Difference?

Is a glockenspiel a good first instrument for a child?

Yes — it is one of the most common first instruments in UK primary schools. Notes are laid out like a piano and labelled, so children connect what they see, play and hear straight away, and there is nothing to tune or maintain. The skills learnt carry over directly to keyboard and other tuned percussion.

What does "chromatic" mean on a glockenspiel?

A chromatic glockenspiel includes all the sharps and flats — the equivalent of a piano's black keys — arranged in a second row above the naturals. That means it can play melodies in any key, not just C major, so it handles the full range of classroom repertoire.

Can I buy these for a whole class?

Yes — this glockenspiel is available in ready-made class packs of 10 or 30, a popular choice for whole-class ensemble teaching in primary schools.

What beaters does it come with?

Two extra-strong plastic beaters are included, which give the crisp, bright tone most teachers want. Spare and harder beaters, such as the A-Star hard glockenspiel beaters, are available separately.