A Xylophone for Orff Schulwerk
At Sweetwater, we believe everyone deserves affordable access to the musical instrument of their choice. Studio 49 agrees, and that’s why they created the SX 1600 Soprano Xylophone for home or classroom use. This xylophone serves excellently for the Orff Schulwerk approach of formulative musical education. It offers players a bright and rich sound, thanks to its 16 pau rosa bars ranging from C2 to A3 in a diatonic scale. The SX 1600 also comes with F# and Bb bars, so it’s easy to experiment and create unique scales. Studio 49 also makes it easy to see the notes with note names stamped on each bar. A resonator box of solid pine with multiple resonance chambers complements the tonal vibrations of the pau rosa with ample projection.
True musical inspiration
Due to its minuscule height, the SX 1600 Xylophone from Studio 49 easily accommodates players of any size. The frame features a series of flexible pins to make removing and assembling the bars simple and as nondamaging as possible to the pau rosa. The attached handles make it easy to transport the xylophone and also function as a support when attached to an optional stand. Lastly, the SX 1600 Xylophone comes with a pair of mallets to get the new musician started on their musical journey right out of the box. Start your musical learners off on the right foot with a xylophone that will inspire them for years to come!
Studio 49: German-built instruments since 1949
Founded in 1949, hence the 49 in their name, Studio 49 has crafted impeccable percussion instruments with the dedication of German ingenuity. From the company's early days of repurposing a washing machine motor for instrument construction to their now stunning collection of xylophones, glockenspiels, marimbas, mallets, and more, Studio 49 continues to offer young learners and concertizing professionals alike the right tools for the job. In truth, they owe much of their inspiration to Carl Orff, a composer and music educator who conceptualized Orff Schulwerk, an approach to music education that involves movement and music in a natural and congenial environment. When you invest in a Studio 49 instrument, you invest in inspiration, education, and creativity that will endlessly encourage musical exploration.
Studio 49 SX 1600 Soprano Xylophone Features:
- A xylophone with pau rosa bars perfect for Orff Schulwerk methods of music education
- Diatonic scale from C2 to A3, also including F# and Bb bars
- Bars stamped with note names for musical legibility
- Resonator box with multiple chambers made of solid pine delivers optimum projection
- Resonator frame handles make transportation easy and set up on a stand simple
- Flexible pins make removing and assembling the bars quiet and nondamaging
