Effective from 2012 Orff_Catalog_Cover_E_2012.indd 1 06.07.2012 16:58:15 Uhr WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ORFF Many years of experience, along with our passion for Chime bars, for example, offer many educational innovation and quality, have made our instruments an possibilities for therapy and group lessons. They essential component of classrooms around the world – play an important role in musical language therapy and have made SONOR the global market leader. It all for the hearing impaired, as auditory potential can started in 1875 with a small drumhead workshop in be activated through the exceptional vibration Weißenfels an der Saale, Germany. Founded by the lathe characteristics of the Sub Contra and Contra Bass turner and whittawer, Johannes Link, a flourishing Bars. business grew out of modest beginnings. By the turn of the century, an extensive variety of percussion At Sonor, we are proud of our long history and are instruments were being manufactured by the Link indebted to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Link family. family. The close and continuing collaboration with pedagogues and therapists, who support our seminars Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman developed the Orff- and are involved in product development, is the basis Schulwerk method in the late 1940’s. Their unique for our practice-oriented focus today. approach to elementary music and movement started to gain more popularity mainly due to the broadcasting We strive to honor SONOR’s reputation for tradition, of ”Schulwerk programs“ on Bavarian radio. The innovation, quality and service. Most importantly, Links’ foresight, along with their passion and vision we aspire to create instruments that live up to your for expanding the range of products, provided the expectations, support your work in the best possible inspiration for the development of SONOR Orff way and … Instruments which were officially included in the to give you music-making pleasure! production range in 1953. This was the beginning of a new era. The Links pioneered continuing musical education from which Yours, Eva-Maria Maywald, product manager, groundbreaking didactical concepts originated, and and the whole SONOR-Team they invested heavily in R&D which produced much technological advancement. Such as the sound bar material used in Palisono products or the invention of chime bars. Orff_Catalog_E_2012.indd 2 06.07.2012 17:01:05 Uhr EDITORIAL & CONTENTS ORFF CONTENTS u PRODUCT REFERENCES u TIMPANI Meisterklasse ................................ 4 Meisterklasse Timpani ......................... 35 Palisono ................................... 4 Primary Timpani . 35 Primary .................................... 5 Global Beat ................................. 5 u ORFF PERCUSSION Hand Drums ................................ 36 u GLOCKENSPIELS Tambourines ................................ 37 Meisterklasse Glockenspiels .................... 6 Guiros, Shekere & Effects ...................... 38 Primary Glockenspiels ......................... 7 Cowbells & Agogo Bells ........................ 39 NG & Global Beat Glockenspiels ................. 8 Small Percussion ............................. 40 Other Glockenspiels ........................... 9 Wood Percussion ............................. 44 Reference Glockenspiels ....................... 10 Cajones .................................... 46 Congas & Bongos ............................. 48 u XYLOPHONES African Kpanlogos & Street Congas ............... 50 Meisterklasse Xylophones ...................... 12 Drums ..................................... 51 Palisono Xylophones .......................... 13 Primary Xylophones ........................... 14 u ACCESSORIES Global Beat Xylophones ........................ 15 Mallets .................................... 52 Reference Xylophones ......................... 16 Trolley System ............................... 54 Bags & Accessories ............................ 55 u METALLOPHONES Meisterklasse Metallophones ................... 18 u PARTS .................................. 56 Primary Metallophones ........................ 19 Global Beat Metallophones ..................... 20 u INFORMATION Other Metallophones .......................... 20 Tonal Ranges ............................... 58 Reference Metallophones ...................... 22 Concert Mallets .............................. 24 u INDEX .................................. 60 u LITERATURE .............................. 21 u APPENDIX ............................... 62 u CHIME BARS Meisterklasse Chime Bars ...................... 26 Palisono Chime Bars ........................... 29 Primary Chime Bars ........................... 30 Reference Chime Bars ......................... 32 Toy Sound .................................. 34 Orff_Catalog_E_2012.indd 3 06.07.2012 17:01:08 Uhr MEISTERKLaSSE PaLISONO The Palisono range comprises 65 xylophones and chime bars with Palisono bars. What is Palisono? Palisono is a sound material which was developed by SONOR in cooperation with engineering specialists. The sound characteristics of Palisono are ideally suited for the manufacturing of xylophones. Palisono is a special fiberglass with high density that is not hygro- scopic, i. e. it is resistant to humidity. This ensures excellent sound quality and a higher tuning stability of the instruments. The same manufacturing standards apply for Palisono as for all Meisterklasse instruments: Excellence in quality and craftsman- ship. The features of Palisono are: Meisterklasse is SONOR‘s largest range of instruments within p Approx. 5 octaves chromatic tonal range, C to b-flat4 the program for music education, therapy, leisure and family. p Sound bars with overtone or fundamental tuning Meisterklasse presents the ultimate in sound quality and p Resonator boxes with brackets for carrying legs or craftsmanship. for the BasisTrolley system Although modern technology is firmly integrated into the p Surface protection of all wood finishes with manufacturing process the secret of the SONOR sound still “Proterra” (Euronorm EN 71-3) depends on the dedication to detail and the focus on excellence in craftsmanship as established by SONOR‘s founder. The unique features of the Meisterklasse are: p 6 octaves chromatic tonal range, C to c5 p Special alloy metal bars and select rosewood bars p Sound bars with overtone or fundamental tuning p Resonator boxes with special acoustic chambers and brackets for carrying legs or the BasisTrolley system p Surface protection of all wood finishes with “Proterra” (Euronorm EN 71-3) 4 Orff_Catalog_E_2012.indd 4 06.07.2012 17:01:13 Uhr PRODUCT REFERENCES ORFF PRIMaRY GLObaLbEaT Global Beat consists of 2 glockenspiels, 6 xylophones and 3 metallophones. A sound and quality comparison with instruments of other manuafactures in a similar category shows the clear advantage of Global Beat instruments. The special characteristics are: p Approx. 4 octaves diatonic range, c to a4 p Metal, Sucupira wood and fiberglas bars available p Sound bars with overtone tuning, fundamental tuning or standard tuning. p Each xylophone and metallophone has a bag to store the 3 accidentals lower f-sharp, b-flat and higher f-sharp. With over 100 instruments the Primary range offers glockenspiels, p Surface protection of all wood finishes with xylophones, metallophones, chime bars, timpani and small per- “Proterra” (Euronorm EN 71-3) cussion for elementary music education. For years now we have been using an ecological lacquering system, called Proterra, which is based on shellac, oil and carnauba wax. Now, with the FSC™ certification, we are taking the next step forward. We are proud to offer you the Primary series with timber from well managed forests! The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™) is committed to national and international economical efficient, ecological and social effective management of the world‘s forests. The preservation of the forests and their function as wildlife habitat, biological resource and global buffering system against the aftermath of the climate change, by promoting the consumption of FSC™ wood and paper products is the goal of this non profit organization. www.fsc.org The special characteristics of the Primary series are: p 6 octaves tonal range, C to a4 – of which approx. 4 octaves are chromatic, c to b-flat3. p The sound material of the xylophones is the beautifully veined and colorful African Pao Rosa. p Sound bars with overtone tuning, fundamental tuning or standard tuning. p Imprinted on all sound bars is the staff with the corresponding note. p The redesigned resonator boxes are optimizing the sound. p Resonantor boxes have brackets to attach legs or the BasisTrolley System. p Surface protection of all wood finishes with “Proterra” (Euronorm EN 71-3) In this catalog all FSC certified instruments are marked with the FSC check-tree logo. 5 Orff_Catalog_E_2012.indd 5 06.07.2012 17:01:17 Uhr MEISTERKLaSSE GLOCKENSPIELS The excellent sound and soft shape of the resonator boxes of these glockenspiels invite creative playing. The metal bars of the Meisterklasse glockenspiels are 20% wider. This enhances play- ability and offers a greater sound spectrum. p Special alloy metal bars 25 x 5 mm, fundamental tuning, resonator made of beech wood, solid and plywood SG 25 Soprano SG 13 13 bars, c3-f4, 1 pair SCH 3 and SCH 95, C-major scale with f-sharp3 and b-flat3 SG 19 19 bars, c3-c5, 1 pair SCH 3 and SCH 95, C-major scale with f-sharp3, b-flat3, f-sharp4 and b-flat4 SG 25 25 bars, c3-c5, 1 pair SCH 3 and SCH 95, chromatic scale SG 19 SG 13 TAG 25 Surface protection of