Sonor Meisterklasse TAG 19 Tenor-Alto Glockenspiel

The SONOR Meisterklasse TAG 19 Tenor-Alto Glockenspiel delivers the brilliant, bell-like tone and premium craftsmanship that have made the Meisterklasse Series a favorite among music educators worldwide. Featuring 19 precision-tuned special alloy bars, a resonant multi-chamber beechwood resonator box, and a full two-octave diatonic range, the TAG 19 offers exceptional clarity, projection, and musical expression for elementary music classrooms, Orff Schulwerk programs, and advanced ensemble instruction.

Designed for teachers who want outstanding sound quality and long-term durability, the TAG 19 combines premium construction with a student-friendly design. Its fully enclosed resonator box even allows the instrument to be comfortably played on a student's lap during classroom activities.

Why Music Teachers Choose the TAG 19

The tenor-alto register bridges the bright voice of soprano glockenspiels with the rich foundation provided by xylophones and metallophones. The TAG 19 provides a beautiful melodic voice while its diatonic layout keeps beginning and intermediate students focused on developing strong music reading, listening, and ensemble skills.

• Premium diatonic glockenspiel for Orff classrooms
• Full two-octave range with F# and Bb bars included
• Wide alloy bars produce exceptional resonance and sustain
• Ideal for melody, countermelody, and ensemble color
• Enclosed resonator box allows flexible classroom use
• Includes both rubber and wooden mallets for varied tone colors

The SONOR Meisterklasse Advantage

The Meisterklasse Series represents SONOR's highest standard of Orff instrument craftsmanship. Precision-tuned special alloy bars, wider sound plates, and carefully engineered multi-chamber resonator boxes produce outstanding projection, remarkable sustain, and exceptional tonal balance. These premium instruments are trusted by elementary schools, universities, conservatories, and professional music educators around the world.

• Premium special alloy sound plates
• Precision tuned to A440
• Wide 25 mm bars for increased resonance
• Solid beech wood and beech plywood resonator box
• Professional SONOR craftsmanship
• Designed for decades of dependable classroom performance

Educational Benefits

The TAG 19 helps students build confident melody playing while strengthening pitch recognition, rhythmic accuracy, music reading, and ensemble awareness. Its diatonic layout makes it approachable for developing musicians while still delivering the premium tone expected from the Meisterklasse Series.

• Melody performance
• Pitch recognition
• Music reading development
• Listening and ensemble skills
• Improvisation and composition
• Elementary music education
• Orff Schulwerk instruction
• School ensemble performance

Specifications

• Model: TAG 19
• Series: SONOR Meisterklasse
• Type: Tenor-Alto Diatonic Glockenspiel
• 19 precision-tuned special alloy bars
• Range: C2–C4
• C Major scale with F# and Bb bars included
• Fundamental tone tuning
• 25 mm × 5 mm anthracite alloy bars
• Solid beech wood and beech plywood multi-chamber resonator box
• Includes one pair of SCH 3 rubber head mallets
• Includes one pair of SCH 95 wooden head mallets

Best For

• Elementary music classrooms
• Premium Orff Schulwerk programs
• Diatonic melody instruction
• School music ensembles
• University music education programs
• Long-term classroom instrument collections

Complete Your SONOR Meisterklasse Classroom

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Why Buy from Teton Music?

Since 1999, Teton Music has helped music educators build outstanding Orff classrooms with premium SONOR instruments, educator discounts, school purchase order support, and personalized recommendations. As an authorized SONOR dealer, we're committed to helping you choose instruments that inspire students and serve your program for years to come.