Woodblocks, Chromatically Tuned

Woodblocks, Chromatically Tuned

(Wood blocks, Tuned Wood Blocks, Bloc en Bois, Holzblock, Cassettina di Legno)

Mfg. by LAPR

For Into the Woods from Return of the Jedi, and other pieces.

Price/Day $
110
Range
D5-G#6
8va
This instrument is traditionally written for 1 octaves below where it actually sounds.

video

  • Quick demo of chromatically tuned wood blocks. Note that mallet choice will have a definite impact on timbre.

Please note: these are just examples, as playing technique and mallet/stick choices often have a great effect on the timbre.

These sound excerpts, to the best of our knowledge (unless otherwise noted), include this actual instrument from our collection. To hear the instrument yourself, or to let us know of any errors, please contact us.