Auris Brass Glockenspiel curved pentatonic

This beautiful professional quality glockensiel is more than a toy, it is a genuine musical instrument, made by a professinal instrument company for school age children and teachers. Widely used in Steiner schools around the world, this instrument is also excellent for therapeutic settings.

Note: The curved nature of this model, and the tapered design of the timber under the keys creates a soundbox that makes the notes resonate to give a lingering 'chime' sound, as each key is stuck in turn this creates a, overlapping cresendo effect making it too loud for the little ears of a young shild striking the notes indiscriminalty, for a young child the straight pentatonic version is a better choice.

The 'pentatonic' arrangement of notes means it is impossible to play a wrong sounding note, a pleasure for anyone to improvise and sound 'musical'. For an unskilled child (or adult) the focus is on enjoying the experience of making beautiful harmonious sounds, rather than on trying to follow a tune. The pentatonic instruments are also a pleasure for those listening to the inexperienced musician.

It’s the metal bars that differentiate glockenspiels from xylophones – ‘xylos’ is Greek for wood. With brass bars, these glockenspiels give a clear chime sound and are correctly pitched to make a true musical sound when hit with the wooden or rubber mallet (both are supplied)..

Children and adults alike will enjoy exploring the sounds they are making and creating their own music with this lovely musical instrument.

Made from brass and sustainable timber in Sweden, This instrument comes with a rubber mallet for a softer sound, and a wooden mallet for a more resounding chime.

Length 22cm

Brand: Auris

Age Group: age 6 to adult

• we stock a variety of 'pentatonic' and 'diatonic' Auris professionally made glockenspiels and xylohones.