Almglocken

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Ger: Almglocken
Tuned Cowbells
Alpine Herd Bells

Construction

Generally of pot-bellied construction, these metal bells can be arranged from lowest to highest pitch to produce a range of two to two-and-a-half octaves. ^[1]

History

Uses in the orchestral literature include Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6 (1904), Anton Webern's Five Pieces for Orchestra (1913), and Olivier Messiaen's Sept Haïkaï (1963) and Couleurs de la cité céleste (1964). ^[2]

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Manufacturers

Concorde

Retailers

Pustjens Percussion
http://www.pustjenspercussion.nl/en/producten/products/tuned-percussion/almglocken/almglocken-octave-sets
Percussion Source
http://www.percussionsource.com/search?searchterm=almglocken

References

↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).
↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).

[1] John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).

[2] John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).

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