Glockenspiel

The glockenspiel is a steel-barred mallet percussion instrument that sounds two octaves higher than written. Its clear, bell-like tone carries over the full orchestra.

Instrument family Percussion
Clef Treble
Concert pitch Yes
Concert range G7–C9
Written range G5–C7

Playable Range

Comfortable range: G7–C9

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