Auris Curved Pentatonic Glockenspiel – 7 Note

Auris Curved Pentatonic Glockenspiel – 7 Note
A beautiful introduction to musical creativity, this finely tuned curved 7 note glockenspiel is a traditional musical instrument for children and adults. This wooden glockenspiel is handcrafted from European maple wood and has 7 brass alloy notes in a pentatonic scale tuned in D and includes two different mallets to produce a soft to medium sound.
This Auris seven note glockenspiel in the D pentatonic scale: d’’’-e’’’-g’’’-a’’’-h’’’-d’’’’-e’’’’ which enables a mixing of notes in any combination to give a harmonious melody. This Glockenspiel is ideal for younger children and adults who are just discovering the joy of musical harmonies.
Glockenspiels are a traditional percussion instrument ideal for introducing musical creativity and note recognition at a young age. An instrument much loved in Waldorf Steiner schools for their harmonious and therapeutic qualities. This glockenspiel has the 7 note keys in pentatonic scale D3-E4, made from a brass alloy fixed on rubber to give a clear, bell-like sound. With one wooden ended mallet to give a clear bell-like sound and a rubber ended mallet for a softer ringing sound. These beautiful musical instruments make a wonderful gift that will become a treasured heirloom enjoyed by generations of children.
Suitable from 3 years +, due to the fine craftsmanship and strong sound, curved glockenspiels are not suitable for under three years of age to play alone.
Measures: 20 x 11 x 4 cm
Sensory play: sound, rhythm and beat – supports children’s early cognitive development and encourages movement, coordination, language and creative expression.
Auris have been making traditional musical instruments in Sweden for over forty years, the name coming from the Latin ‘belonging to the ear’. With true tone and acoustics, these top-notch musical instruments are perfect for school music therapy, family music sessions and professional use, inspiring musical creativity, movement and dance. Sustainably made from European hardwoods and employing people with learning disabilities in the manufacturing process, using skilled traditional and modern carpentry techniques.