Auris Brass Glockenspiel pentatonic 7 key

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

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 struck 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 the rubber mallet for a softer sound, and the wooden mallet for a more resounding chime.

Length 22cm

Brand: Auris

Age Group: preschool 3 to adult

• we stock a variety of 'pentatonic' and 'diatonic' Auris glockenspiels