Bergerault MCAD - ALTO DIATONIC COMPACT METALLOPHONE

A Glockenspiel in the Tradition of Melodic Percussion Instruments

The bar glockenspiel is a staple of melodic percussion: it is found both in musical awakening and educational ensembles, serving as an ideal bridge to more precise pitch reading. With its range centered on a clear and singing register, this type of instrument allows work on intonation, interval memorization, and the construction of simple musical phrases, while maintaining an immediate and playful approach. Here, the addition of altered notes (F# and Bb) opens the door to more keys and harmonic colors without complicating usage.

For Whom and For What Uses? An Instrument Designed to Learn, Rehearse, and Play

This stackable glockenspiel is particularly aimed at music schools, communities, teachers, and early music workshops seeking a practical solution for setup and storage. It is also suitable for musicians who want a compact melodic instrument to work on motifs, simple riffs, or sight-reading exercises. The range C4 to A5 fits many educational repertoires: traditional melodies, ostinato accompaniments, call-and-response games, and introductory harmony concepts.

Thanks to the 2 included mallets, you can immediately explore different approaches: playing detached notes, more legato phrasing, alternating right and left hands, or rhythmic repetition exercises. The instrument thus becomes a very effective tool to develop coordination, consistency, and listening skills, both individually and in groups.

Technical specifications

Number of blades	16	Type	blade
Number of notes	16	Material	metal
Category	handheld	Accessories included	Sticks