Chalklin Symphonic Rattan MS8 Xylophone Mallets – Rubber Soft 25mm

£40.29

Subtle warmth with gentle precision โ€“ the Chalklin MS8 Xylophone Mallets offer a softer, more nuanced tone perfect for delicate playing, early music, and sensitive ensemble work. Featuring a 25mm soft rubber head, the CMS8 mallets produce a mellow, rounded sound that retains clarity without the harshness of harder materials. Paired with flexible rattan handles, these mallets provide excellent control, making them ideal for subtle phrasing, light textures, and expressive performance across both xylophone and small bell instruments.

Key Features:

  • Head Size: 25mm โ€“ Soft rubber for gentle articulation and warm tone

  • Sound Character: Mellow and rounded โ€“ Ideal for softer playing and subtle textures

  • Head Material: Rubber (Soft) โ€“ Produces a delicate yet defined sound

  • Handle Material: Rattan โ€“ Flexible and responsive for expressive control

  • Weight: Light โ€“ Encourages finesse and speed in soft dynamics

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK โ€“ Precision matched for consistency and tonal balance

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 30/09/2025
 SKU: CMS8

Description

The CMS8 is a go-to mallet for those needing soft attack and controlled warmth without sacrificing clarity – especially useful in lower-dynamic passages or stylistically sensitive settings.

Sound & Feel:

  • Soft and Rounded โ€“ Rubber head delivers warm, articulate tone without excessive bite

  • Controlled and Expressive โ€“ Lightweight design allows for subtle dynamic shaping

  • Responsive Handling โ€“ Rattan shafts provide natural feel and quick rebound

Built for Musical Sensitivity:

  • Designed for early music, ensemble blending, and light orchestral textures

  • A great choice for students learning to control touch and tone at softer volumes

  • Built to endure performance demands while preserving tonal integrity

Ideal For:

  • Percussionists performing early, Baroque, or softly voiced music

  • Chamber and wind ensemble players needing subtle articulation and blend

  • Students developing technique in low-dynamic control and mallet finesse

  • Music educators and institutions seeking versatile, soft-articulation mallets

Explore the softer side of xylophone playing with the Chalklin CMS8 โ€“ where gentle touch meets clear musical expression.

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