Really, it's rare. Usually, standard orchestras have only common glockenspiel. Please, can you tell: Parsifal Bells-it's just Pedal Glockenspiel, right?
They are a bit different. Yes, they have a pedal (which can be set as default dampened or open). They also have a larger range than your typical glock. But Parsifal bells were a specific type of glock made by Deagan. And these are Adams brand. From their website: Adams has designed the Artist Series orchestra bells with the right timbre, resonance and tone that match the characteristics of the 1920's American sound which musicians around the world feel set the standard for quality and sound. Adams research and development has painstakingly matched the bar specifications of early 20th Century American "Round-Top Parsifal Bells" with modern design and materials.
@@LAPercRentals Thanks for your answer! Yeah, I see, the range of this glockenspiel is from low "C" to high "E", and the standard orchestral compact glockenspiel has a smaller range from "F" to "C" and doesn't have a pedal, as far as I know. I saw that Yamaha produces the glockenspiels, which have the same range and pedal as Adams instruments.)
4:27 Yamaha's Celestas & Keyboard Glockenspiels use a Standard Grand Piano Action. The CEL-56 56 Key Celesta has Felt Piano Hammers where as the CEL-56PGL 56 Key Keyboard Glockenspiel has Deer horn Hammers to get a True Glockenspiel Sound.
4:49 The Hammers on a Celesta are actually Felt Piano Hammers hitting on Metal Bars. The Celesta action is basically like a Simplified Grand Piano Action.
In pipe organ terminology, the celesta is sometimes known as a celesta, but since that is only one letter off from "celeste" which is an old pipe organ term refereing to two ranks of identical organ pipes tuned just SLIGHTLY off, so that they "beat" from each other (give this wavelike effect) when played. So one can play a violin rank by itself (which is tuned to the rest of the organ), and then the violin celeste added (2nd rank tuned usually slightly sharp, rarely flat), adds the throbbing or wavering effect which creates richness in the sound. So most organ builders adopted another name for the tuned percussion with felt mallets playing metal bars: it is called a "chrysoglott" which means "golden voice". Usually it is played by an electropneumatc action. With most pipe organ actions, they only play forte (or fortissimo) and the actual instrument is located in the organ chamber with pipes (usually), and thus made softer and louder by opening the swell shutters on the outside of the room/chamber. A few rare actions allowed for pneumatically playing softer or louder with the swell shoe. Link actions (made in Binghamton NY) are suction operated and can play louder or softer like some orchestrion actions.
I've been fascinated by the Celesta since I was a child, and it is such a treat to hear it and so many of its cousins being played by two masters. Watching Geoff independently playing two different keyboards is a wonder. He could have had quite a career in prog rock!
How very cool and magical. As an old band guy I really appreciate the uniqueness and sheer beauty of these instruments. Who knows where this could go? Bravo!
Not sure if it’ll strike your fancy, but lookout for a instrument of the day on All the Percs YT with song bells, tomorrow! A few different mallets used.
My bandmate has toy piano which is actually keyboard glockenspiel. Just little one with very basic keyboard action and no dampers but it's actual glockenspiel.
Is there any way to easily modify (mute or change the distance of the hammers) the keyboard glock)? I love the instrument and think it could be even more versatile if the attack could be varied.
What’s the difference between the Parsifal Bells, Song Bells & a regular glockenspiel? Is it just to do with the range? And how is a vibraphone different to the Song Bells (besides it having a motor & pedal), I guess they’d both be in a similar range?
Quite a bit. This is a long answer but will try to summarize. All of these instruments have different overtones that are elicited through their tuning and bar shape, giving them their own color. Song bells are thinner and (pro) glocks and Parsifal bells have thicker bars. Vibes are aluminum and songbells are similar sound but can be aluminum or (usually) steel. Ranges are all different between these instruments. When it comes down to it, the material, thickness, shape, and overtones all contribute to each having its own character.
Bruce Springsteen “Born To Run” and others has glockenspiel throughout… might be a keyboard as opposed to parade mallet style…”For those not in the know, Bruce's Born to Run record is littered with glockenspiel. For example, the famous melody from the song Born to Run is actually a guitar DOUBLED by a glockenspiel. The Born to Run record itself contains 3 songs that feature the glockenspiel.”
Have you heard keyboard glockenspiel anywhere? It’s rare - so let us know!
Really, it's rare. Usually, standard orchestras have only common glockenspiel. Please, can you tell: Parsifal Bells-it's just Pedal Glockenspiel, right?
They are a bit different. Yes, they have a pedal (which can be set as default dampened or open). They also have a larger range than your typical glock.
But Parsifal bells were a specific type of glock made by Deagan. And these are Adams brand. From their website:
Adams has designed the Artist Series orchestra bells with the right timbre, resonance and tone that match the characteristics of the 1920's American sound which musicians around the world feel set the standard for quality and sound. Adams research and development has painstakingly matched the bar specifications of early 20th Century American "Round-Top Parsifal Bells" with modern design and materials.
@@LAPercRentals Thanks for your answer! Yeah, I see, the range of this glockenspiel is from low "C" to high "E", and the standard orchestral compact glockenspiel has a smaller range from "F" to "C" and doesn't have a pedal, as far as I know. I saw that Yamaha produces the glockenspiels, which have the same range and pedal as Adams instruments.)
@@Serge_Korr_Music There are some overtone differences as well, which we don't have the specs on.
Yee from Handels music and from The Magic Flue
Me and the homies jamming on the Keyboard Glockenspiel 💯💯💯
Couldnt help being taken back to my childhood listening to this and thinking about Mr. Rogers Neighborhood!
This is what I love about RUclips. Great info about things you never really knew about before. Thanks guys 🙂
Awesome - you’re welcome ☺️
4:27 Yamaha's Celestas & Keyboard Glockenspiels use a Standard Grand Piano Action. The CEL-56 56 Key Celesta has Felt Piano Hammers where as the CEL-56PGL 56 Key Keyboard Glockenspiel has Deer horn Hammers to get a True Glockenspiel Sound.
Yes and the bars are differently shaped as well
@@LAPercRentals They're thinner in width
4:49 The Hammers on a Celesta are actually Felt Piano Hammers hitting on Metal Bars. The Celesta action is basically like a Simplified Grand Piano Action.
Some of the hammers in the low end and high ends are different to bring out those timbral qualities
Celesta will always remind me of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
Best Célesta video on RUclips. Thank you for showing the difference in sound and construction between a Schiedmayer and a Yamaha Glockenspiel.🧡
In pipe organ terminology, the celesta is sometimes known as a celesta, but since that is only one letter off from "celeste" which is an old pipe organ term refereing to two ranks of identical organ pipes tuned just SLIGHTLY off, so that they "beat" from each other (give this wavelike effect) when played. So one can play a violin rank by itself (which is tuned to the rest of the organ), and then the violin celeste added (2nd rank tuned usually slightly sharp, rarely flat), adds the throbbing or wavering effect which creates richness in the sound.
So most organ builders adopted another name for the tuned percussion with felt mallets playing metal bars: it is called a "chrysoglott" which means "golden voice". Usually it is played by an electropneumatc action.
With most pipe organ actions, they only play forte (or fortissimo) and the actual instrument is located in the organ chamber with pipes (usually), and thus made softer and louder by opening the swell shutters on the outside of the room/chamber. A few rare actions allowed for pneumatically playing softer or louder with the swell shoe. Link actions (made in Binghamton NY) are suction operated and can play louder or softer like some orchestrion actions.
Wow! Cool details!
I've been fascinated by the Celesta since I was a child, and it is such a treat to hear it and so many of its cousins being played by two masters. Watching Geoff independently playing two different keyboards is a wonder. He could have had quite a career in prog rock!
How very cool and magical. As an old band guy I really appreciate the uniqueness and sheer beauty of these instruments. Who knows where this could go? Bravo!
Thank you for the informative video. There aren't many videos about these on RUclips.
Thank you! Appreciated!
Great video, thanks for the demo! 👏👏
Amazing video!!! Thank you so much for making this - it’s really interesting! Only wish you were in the UK so I could visit you!
Maybe one day!
Very nice
fantastic video !
this is awesome
Really glad you like it! Hope it is helpful!
Finally a great visual of both and audio comparison. Thank you!!
Glad you liked it!
I want to hear what song bells sound with soft xylophone mallets.
Not sure if it’ll strike your fancy, but lookout for a instrument of the day on All the Percs YT with song bells, tomorrow! A few different mallets used.
My bandmate has toy piano which is actually keyboard glockenspiel. Just little one with very basic keyboard action and no dampers but it's actual glockenspiel.
1. Thank you for showing me this! I did not know that parcifal bells and song bells existed.
You’re welcome ☺️
Is there any way to easily modify (mute or change the distance of the hammers) the keyboard glock)? I love the instrument and think it could be even more versatile if the attack could be varied.
Not really! And yes, we agree - with celeste, too!
What’s the difference between the Parsifal Bells, Song Bells & a regular glockenspiel? Is it just to do with the range? And how is a vibraphone different to the Song Bells (besides it having a motor & pedal), I guess they’d both be in a similar range?
Quite a bit. This is a long answer but will try to summarize. All of these instruments have different overtones that are elicited through their tuning and bar shape, giving them their own color. Song bells are thinner and (pro) glocks and Parsifal bells have thicker bars. Vibes are aluminum and songbells are similar sound but can be aluminum or (usually) steel. Ranges are all different between these instruments. When it comes down to it, the material, thickness, shape, and overtones all contribute to each having its own character.
I’d love to hear that bass marimba sitting in the background. Perhaps that could be another video?
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Yamaha makes Keyboard Glockenspiels
Yes and so does Schiedmayer 🌟
@@LAPercRentals They're still being made
6:35 Song Bells are a Tenor Glockenspiel
Possibly could be thought of that way. They have different overtones and not as much sparkle, however.
@@LAPercRentals The Bars would have to be made out of a different alloy to get more sparkle.
What if you could make a keyboard instrument that could do both, like the way a harpsichord has different stops and sounds?
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match made in heaven
Bruce Springsteen “Born To Run” and others has glockenspiel throughout… might be a keyboard as opposed to parade mallet style…”For those not in the know, Bruce's Born to Run record is littered with glockenspiel. For example, the famous melody from the song Born to Run is actually a guitar DOUBLED by a glockenspiel. The Born to Run record itself contains 3 songs that feature the glockenspiel.”
Glockenspiel is everywhere, in orchestral and pop music especially. Key glock is another story 😉
Everyday … by Buddy Holly has a Celeste solo ..
It's throughout so many European and American musical genres!
I am ſurpꝛiſed to ſay it, but I much pꝛefer the keyboard Glockenſpiel after hearing this.