✧New✧ CELESTA vs KEYBOARD GLOCK vs Mallet Glock & More! (2023)

This may be the first video of its kind that dives so much into keyboard percussion instruments celesta and keyboard glockenspiel. Film, TV, interactive game composers, orchestrators, keyboardists, and percussionists are given consideration in this video, as we explore celeste and keyboard glockenspiel. How do they differ from each other? Why is keyboard glock so rare at this point? In conversation with Hollywood composer/orchestrator/arranger keyboardist Geoff Stradling, LA Percussion’s Abby Savell explores these instruments individually and in combination.
As a bonus, we also compare them to song bells, Parsifal bells, mallet glock, and toy piano!
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A keyboard glockenspiel is a rare musical instrument that combines elements of a mallet glockenspiel with a keyboard. It’s actually a predecessor of the celeste. It consists of thick metal bars that produce distinct, pointy pitches when struck. It offers a unique blend of percussive and keyboard instrument characteristics, enabling versatile and creative musical expression. You probably don’t hear it much, and in this video, we explore a bit why.
Celeste has a glossier tone and softer attack than keyboard glock. Part of the reason is because it uses thinner, wider bars that resemble glockenspiel - or even closer, song bells. It also uses felt hammers. It’s a fantastical sound that’s been used a ton by composers of orchestral music, chamber music, and film music, solo, and in combinations with other instruments.
Keyboard Glockenspiel: An Old Orchestral Instrument Continues to Get Rediscovered ARTICLE
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If you see one of these names, it’s possibly calling for keyboard glockenspiel:
Glockenspiel a Clavier
Jeu de Timbres
Jeu de Timbres a Clavier
Jeux de Timbres à Marteaux
Lira de Teclado
Glockenspiel de Teclado
Glock de Teclado
Campanelli a Tastièra
Klavierglockenspiel
Klaviaturglockenspiel
Glockenspiel mit Tasten
Campanelli
Sticcato Pastorale
Tubalcain
Our former keyboard glock and celeste video (from 2014): • Marrying Celesta and K...
And former keyboard glock in-depth video (from 2014): • Keyboard Glockenspiel ...
Credits
Featuring: Geoff Stradling, Abby Savell
Produced by: Abby Savell, Sam Wilby
Edited by: Sam Wilby
Instruments by: Schiedmayer (celeste) ‪@Celesta-schiedmayerDe‬ , Yamaha (keyboard glockenspiel) ‪@yamahamusicchannel‬ ‪@YamahaMusicUSA‬ Deagan (roundtop glock and song bells), Adams (Parsifal bells) ‪@PearlDrumsUS‬, Schoenhut (toy piano) ‪@SchoenhutProducts‬
THANK YOU: Geoff Stradling geoffstradling.com
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[@LAPercRentals]

Have you heard keyboard glockenspiel anywhere? It’s rare - so let us know!

[@Serge_Korr_Music]

Really, it's rare. Usually, standard orchestras have only common glockenspiel. Please, can you tell: Parsifal Bells-it's just Pedal Glockenspiel, right?

[@LAPercRentals]

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.

[@Serge_Korr_Music]

@@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.)

[@LAPercRentals]

@@Serge_Korr_Music There are some overtone differences as well, which we don't have the specs on.

[@onewhogetsbread9975]

Yee from Handels music and from The Magic Flue

[@onewhogetsbread9975]

Me and the homies jamming on the Keyboard Glockenspiel 💯💯💯

[@wallyboag]

Couldnt help being taken back to my childhood listening to this and thinking about Mr. Rogers Neighborhood!

[@jimmyblackbelt]

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!

[@kwas101]

This is what I love about KZbin. Great info about things you never really knew about before. Thanks guys 🙂

[@LAPercRentals]

Awesome - you’re welcome ☺️

[@andrewbarrett1537]

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.

[@LAPercRentals]

Wow! Cool details!

[@adamw6986]

Celesta will always remind me of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

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.

[@LAPercRentals]

Some of the hammers in the low end and high ends are different to bring out those timbral qualities

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

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.

[@LAPercRentals]

Yes and the bars are differently shaped as well

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@LAPercRentals They're thinner in width

[@bcbudrecords]

fantastic video !

[@chrisgrabham7921]

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!

[@LAPercRentals]

Maybe one day!

[@ambulance_boy3834]

Thank you for the informative video. There aren't many videos about these on KZbin.

[@LAPercRentals]

Thank you! Appreciated!

[@JesseBadut14]

1. Thank you for showing me this! I did not know that parcifal bells and song bells existed.

[@LAPercRentals]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@mikolasstrajt3874]

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.

[@lcpowell]

this is awesome

[@LAPercRentals]

Really glad you like it! Hope it is helpful!

[@ProAudioIQ]

Finally a great visual of both and audio comparison. Thank you!!

[@LAPercRentals]

Glad you liked it!

[@RedStone576]

match made in heaven

[@samecoff2788]

I’d love to hear that bass marimba sitting in the background. Perhaps that could be another video?

[@LAPercRentals]

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[@johannesbowman2194]

I want to hear what song bells sound with soft xylophone mallets.

[@LAPercRentals]

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.

[@arthurfunk3104]

What if you could make a keyboard instrument that could do both, like the way a harpsichord has different stops and sounds?

[@sharongornic7418]

❤

[@donhelado3162]

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.

[@LAPercRentals]

Not really! And yes, we agree - with celeste, too!

[@chrisgrabham7921]

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?

[@LAPercRentals]

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.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

6:35 Song Bells are a Tenor Glockenspiel

[@LAPercRentals]

Possibly could be thought of that way. They have different overtones and not as much sparkle, however.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@LAPercRentals The Bars would have to be made out of a different alloy to get more sparkle.

[@RememberGodHolyBible]

I am ſurpꝛiſed to ſay it, but I much pꝛefer the keyboard Glockenſpiel after hearing this.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Yamaha makes Keyboard Glockenspiels

[@LAPercRentals]

Yes and so does Schiedmayer 🌟

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@LAPercRentals They're still being made

[@Cycle1001]

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.”

[@LAPercRentals]

Glockenspiel is everywhere, in orchestral and pop music especially. Key glock is another story 😉

[@Cycle1001]

Everyday … by Buddy Holly has a Celeste solo ..

[@LAPercRentals]

It's throughout so many European and American musical genres!