Mahler's Sixth Symphony

Percussion for Mahler's 6th Symphony

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Mahler's Sixth Symphony is one of the most popular late Romantic Symphonies. It is particularly noted for its extensive percussion requirements, including some instruments rarely used elsewhere. The C.M.P. Instrument Hire Service is one of the few organisations in the country who can easily provide such specialist equipment, at low prices and with minimum fuss.

From left to right, top to bottom:

  • Bass Drum
  • Glockenspiel
  • Low bells (two of the thirteen available bells are shown)
  • Timpani (two of the six required are shown)
  • Tuned cowbells
  • Triangle
  • Suspended and clash cymbals
  • Large hammer
  • Snare drum
  • Xylophone
  • Tam-Tam