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Ger. - flexaton; It. - flessatono
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Ger. - ''flexaton''; It. - ''flessatono''<br>
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[[Flexatone]]<br>
 
[[Flexatone]]<br>
 
[[Flexitone]]<br>
 
[[Flexitone]]<br>

Revision as of 11:01, 25 March 2013

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Instrument Name

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Ger. - flexaton; It. - flessatono
Alternative English Spellings:
Flexatone
Flexitone

Construction

Small sheet of spring steel in a frame with wooden strikers mounted on either side.[1]

History

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Retailers

See Also

References

  1. John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995.