Sonor Palisono SKX 200 Soprano Xylophone Chromatic Add-On

The SONOR Palisono SKX 200 Soprano Xylophone Chromatic Add-On transforms your SKX 100 diatonic xylophone into a fully chromatic instrument, opening the door to more advanced classroom repertoire, additional key signatures, and greater musical creativity. Featuring seven precision-tuned Palisono fiberglass bars, this expansion gives growing Orff classrooms the flexibility to perform music beyond the C major scale while maintaining the outstanding tone and durability that define the SONOR Palisono Series.

For many music educators, the soprano xylophone is the first barred instrument students learn to play. Adding the SKX 200 chromatic extension allows that familiar instrument to grow with your program, supporting more challenging arrangements, improvisation activities, and deeper music literacy without replacing your original investment.

Why Music Teachers Choose the SKX 200

Chromatic add-ons provide one of the most economical ways to expand an Orff instrumentarium. Rather than purchasing a completely new instrument, educators can simply add the notes needed to perform music containing accidentals and additional key signatures. The SKX 200 is engineered specifically for the SONOR Palisono SKX 100, creating a seamless extension that matches the instrument's tone, appearance, and performance.

• Expands the SONOR Palisono SKX 100 into a chromatic instrument
• Makes advanced classroom literature and additional keys possible
• Perfect for growing Orff Schulwerk programs
• Convenient storage for the F# and Bb bars from the matching diatonic instrument
• Maintains the same premium tone and appearance as the original instrument

The Benefits of Palisono Fiberglass Bars

SONOR's Palisono fiberglass bars are designed to provide the rich, resonant sound of premium hardwood while offering exceptional stability in changing classroom environments. Unlike traditional wood bars, fiberglass is not affected by fluctuations in humidity or seasonal weather, helping your instrument maintain excellent pitch and consistent performance throughout the school year.

• Warm, resonant tone comparable to rosewood
• Outstanding tuning stability in changing climates
• Precision tuned to A440
• Highly durable for everyday classroom use
• Excellent choice for schools with varying environmental conditions

Educational Benefits

As students advance beyond beginning melodies, chromatic notes become increasingly important. The SKX 200 allows educators to introduce accidentals naturally while expanding opportunities for harmony, improvisation, composition, and more sophisticated ensemble literature. Students gain a deeper understanding of key signatures and musical structure without changing to an unfamiliar instrument.

• Expanded classroom repertoire
• Music reading and key signature development
• Harmony and composition
• Improvisation activities
• Advanced Orff ensemble performance
• Elementary and intermediate music education
• Orff Schulwerk instruction

Included Chromatic Bars

The SKX 200 includes seven precision-tuned Palisono fiberglass bars:

• C#2
• D#2
• G#2
• C#3
• D#3
• G#3
• Bb3

The resonator box also includes convenient storage for the F# and Bb bars from your SKX 100 diatonic soprano xylophone.

Mallets are not included.

Specifications

• Model: SKX 200
• Series: SONOR Palisono
• Chromatic extension for SONOR SKX 100
• Seven Palisono fiberglass bars
• Range: C#2–Bb3
• Fundamental tuning
• Precision tuned to A440
• Three-chamber pine plywood resonator box
• 38 mm × 15 mm fiberglass bars
• Dedicated storage for F# and Bb bars
• Mallets not included

Complete Your SONOR Palisono Classroom

• Shop SONOR Soprano Xylophones
• Browse SONOR Alto Xylophones
• Explore SONOR Bass Xylophones
• View SONOR Orff Instruments
• 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 helped music educators build balanced, inspiring Orff classrooms with premium SONOR instruments, educator pricing, and personalized support. As an authorized SONOR dealer, we can help you determine when chromatic add-ons make sense and how they fit into your classroom's long-term growth.