Sonor Meisterklasse TAKM 20 Tenor-Alto Metallophone Chromatic Add-On

The SONOR Meisterklasse TAKM 20 Tenor-Alto Metallophone Chromatic Add-On expands your TAKM 10 into a fully chromatic professional instrument, opening the door to richer harmonies, additional key signatures, and more advanced Orff literature. Designed specifically for the SONOR Meisterklasse Series, this chromatic extension includes seven precision-tuned alloy bars and a matching resonator box that integrates seamlessly with your existing metallophone.

Whether you're teaching advanced Orff Schulwerk repertoire, accompanying choirs, or expanding a university instrumentarium, the TAKM 20 gives educators and performers the flexibility to perform music beyond the C major scale while preserving the exceptional tone and craftsmanship of the Meisterklasse Series.

Why Music Teachers Choose the TAKM 20

Chromatic add-ons are one of the most economical ways to expand an Orff classroom. Instead of replacing an existing instrument, teachers can extend its musical capabilities by adding the accidentals required for advanced harmony, accompaniment patterns, and concert literature. Designed exclusively for the TAKM 10, the TAKM 20 matches the original instrument in tone, appearance, and craftsmanship.

• Expands the TAKM 10 into a complete chromatic metallophone
• Supports more advanced classroom and concert repertoire
• Produces the warm, sustained tone metallophones are known for
• Dedicated storage for the F# and Bb bars from the matching diatonic instrument
• Ideal for expanding professional Orff instrument collections

The SONOR Meisterklasse Advantage

The Meisterklasse Series represents SONOR's highest level of Orff instrument design. Specially alloyed precision-tuned metal bars are carefully matched with acoustically engineered resonator boxes to produce exceptional sustain, clarity, and harmonic richness. These premium instruments are found in leading elementary schools, universities, conservatories, and professional music education programs around the world.

• Specially alloyed premium metal bars
• Rich sustain and exceptional tonal clarity
• Precision tuned to A440
• Professional-grade craftsmanship
• Excellent blend with Meisterklasse xylophones and glockenspiels
• Built for decades of dependable performance

Educational Benefits

Metallophones provide one of the richest harmonic voices within an Orff ensemble. Adding chromatic notes allows students to explore more sophisticated accompaniment patterns, chord progressions, and harmonic movement while strengthening music reading, listening skills, and ensemble awareness.

• Harmony and accompaniment
• Chord progressions
• Bass and harmonic ostinatos
• Expanded key signatures
• Improvisation and composition
• Advanced ensemble performance
• University music programs
• Orff Schulwerk instruction

Specifications

• Model: TAKM 20
• Series: SONOR Meisterklasse
• Chromatic extension for TAKM 10
• Seven specially alloyed metal bars
• Range: C#1–C#3
• Precision tuned to A440
• Overtone tuning through B1
• Fundamental tuning from C2 upward
• Five-chamber pine plywood resonator box
• 38 mm × 10 mm alloy bars
• Dedicated storage for F# and Bb bars
• Mallets not included

Best For

• Professional Orff classrooms
• University music programs
• Advanced elementary music education
• Concert performance
• Chromatic accompaniment and harmony
• Expanding Meisterklasse instrument collections

Complete Your SONOR Meisterklasse Classroom

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• View the SONOR Meisterklasse Series
• Browse SONOR Classroom Bundles
• Why Balance Matters in an Orff Classroom
• Why Start with the Soprano Instruments?

Why Buy from Teton Music?

Since 1999, Teton Music has partnered with music educators to build exceptional Orff classrooms through premium SONOR instruments, educator pricing, school purchase order support, and personalized recommendations. As an authorized SONOR dealer, we can help you determine when chromatic add-ons are the right investment for your classroom and long-term curriculum goals.