Sonor Primary AMP 1-1 Alto Metallophone

The SONOR Primary AMP 1-1 Alto Metallophone is a premium classroom Orff instrument designed to provide exceptional tone, outstanding durability, and environmentally responsible construction. Built with precision-tuned special alloy bars and an FSC®-certified birch resonator box, this alto metallophone delivers the rich, balanced sound that has made SONOR a trusted name in music education worldwide.

Perfect for elementary music classrooms, the alto metallophone provides harmonic support, accompaniment, and melodic flexibility while helping students build strong ensemble skills through the Orff Schulwerk approach.

Beautiful Tone with Precision Tuning

Every SONOR Primary metallophone is carefully hand tuned to A=440 for exceptional intonation. Lower notes receive overtone tuning for warmth and resonance, while the upper register is fundamentally tuned to produce a clear, focused sound that blends beautifully with other classroom instruments.

• Special alloy metallophone bars
• Hand tuned to concert pitch (A=440)
• Overtone tuning in the lower register
• Fundamental tuning in the upper register
• Balanced sustain and excellent projection

Built for Music Education

SONOR redesigned the Primary Series resonator boxes to maximize resonance while increasing durability. Cross-laminated FSC®-certified birch plywood and fully glued construction create a stronger sound chamber without the need for screws, resulting in improved tonal response and years of dependable classroom use.

• FSC®-certified birch plywood resonator box
• 100% glued seams for greater resonance
• Redesigned chamber construction for balanced tone
• Built for daily classroom instruction
• Environmentally responsible materials

Supports Music Reading and Ensemble Playing

The alto metallophone serves as the middle voice in an Orff ensemble, connecting soprano melodies with bass accompaniment. Clearly marked note names help beginning musicians make connections between written notation and the instrument, encouraging confident music reading from the very first lesson.

• Ideal for harmony and accompaniment
• Supports Orff Schulwerk instruction
• Encourages music literacy
• Excellent for elementary classroom ensembles
• Blends naturally with other SONOR Primary instruments

Specifications

• Model: AMP 1-1
• Series: SONOR Primary
• Type: Alto Metallophone
• Range: C1–A2
• 16 special alloy bars
• Includes removable F# and Bb bars
• Hand tuned to A=440
• FSC®-certified birch plywood resonator box
• Includes one pair of SONOR SCH25 mallets

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Why Buy from Teton Music?

For more than 25 years, Teton Music has partnered with music educators to build outstanding Orff classrooms. We offer educator discounts, school purchase orders, district quotes, and knowledgeable customer service to help you choose the right SONOR instruments for your students.