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Outdoor pentatonic musical instruments
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Outdoor pentatonic musical instruments for parks, schools and public realm soundscapes. Durable chimes, metallophones, marimbas and drums tuned to pentatonic scales for intuitive, harmonious performance. Surface- or in-ground installation for inclusive playgrounds, sensory gardens and therapeutic settings.
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Harmony Outdoor Musical Instrument
Harmony is based upon a traditional Vietnamese bamboo xylophone called a T'rung. Elegant, with an irresistibly beautiful sound and resonance, Harmony is perfect for melodic exploration. Like a vertical marimba or xylophone, the eleven thick anodised aluminium tubes are arranged lengthwise, horizontally, and supported by heavy-duty nylon-coated
Sansa Rimba Outdoor Xylophone
The Sansa-Rimba is a bright, stimulating, and colourful teaching and music resource and would be a great addition to school playground equipment. This outdoor musical instrument is a clever blend of two African instruments; the Sansa (thumb piano) and a Marimba (xylophone). Using the pentatonic scale and spanning two octaves (C4-C6), the 15 notes
Rainbow Collection - outdoor musical instruments for vibrant playscapes
Rainbow Collection is a range of rainbow-coloured musical instruments designed for young children. Instruments are suitable for children as young as two, supporting early exploration of pitch and tempo, encouraging creative expression, development of language, dexterity, and memory while creating a vibrant colourful environment
Cadenza Outdoor Xylophones for Schools and Parks
Cadenzas are scaled-down outdoor musical instruments perfect for one player and comfortable enough for two. Robust, weather-proof, and durable, the notes are arranged as a traditional xylophone or glockenspiel with low to high notes going from left to right. Notes are available in aluminium, hardwood, or GRP, each giving its distinct sound when
Rainbow Trio Ensemble Mini Outdoor Instrument Collection
Rainbow Trio Ensemble (C5-C6) is a musical set for early years, combining Rainbow Bongos, Rainbow Metallophone, and Rainbow Chimes, all tuned to the pentatonic scale. Designed for small spaces, it encourages musical play and skill development in children. Suitable for ground, surface, or wall mounting, and supports ADA accessibility: compact
Colossus Outdoor Playground Chimes
Set of 11 chimes tuned in C Major Pentatonic (C3-C5). With chimes ranging from 1.6-2.4m (63 95"), this sound sculpture delivers powerful resonant tones, and visitors will experience the pure joy of making music and playing with sound while outdoors. Exceptional vibrations guarantee an extraordinary sensory experience: large scale and very robust
Papilio Outdoor Metallophone
Papilio is Percussion Play's largest single instrument spanning over 2.4m (8ft) and accommodating up to 4 players. Suitable for all ages. Papilio is a tubular bell-type metallophone constructed using notes of anodised aluminium tubes, suspended by stainless steel cables, and supported by a stainless steel frame. Tuned in the Key of C-Major, the
Daisy Outdoor Tongue Drum
Daisy Petal Drum is a stainless steel outdoor tongue drum. This robust outdoor instrument produces gentle ethereal sounds using a soft mallet. Ideal for inclusive playgrounds, music parks, sensory playgrounds and inter-generational play. Each ‘Petal Drum’ contains a small (10”/250mm) Babel Drum encased within petals. Tuned in A-Minor one of the most widely used scales of all
Grand Marimba Large Outdoor Xylophone
The Grand Marimba outdoor musical instrument is popular with schools and playground designers. This substantial outdoor musical instrument produces a strong, deep, resonant sound – perfect as school playground equipment or for music therapy sessions and creative parks. The notes used on the Grand Marimba are made of hardwood and are equipped with
Duo Outdoor Xylophone
The Duo is a distinctive instrument with an ergonomic curved design. Accessible from both sides, this instrument can be enjoyed by up to four players. Tuned to the pentatonic scale, the left and right-hand sides are mirrored, and the scale is C-major spanning 2 octaves from C4 to C6. The notes of the Duo have no wires or strings and are
Quintet Outdoor Musical Instrument Ensemble
The Quintet Ensemble of five outdoor musical instruments offers a well-rounded range of tones and resonance. Includes: Cherub Bells; Sansa-Rimba Mysteria Xylophone; Akadinda Large Marimba; set of 7 Tubular Bells; Rainbow Sambas. Features: tuned to the pentatonic scale; suitable for all, regardless of musical ability; ensemble offers a varied range of tones; good
Calypso Chimes for Outdoor Musical Play Areas
Flamboyant Calypso Chimes, with their clear, lively tones and beautiful anodised finish, are sure to spread good vibes wherever they are. Available in different arrangements, they’re an excellent choice for music parks, playgrounds, schools, family attractions, hospital gardens, and community open spaces. Eight individual Calypso Chimes range from
Sensory Playground Equipment for outdoor spaces - Dance Chimes
Dance Chimes connect movement with experience of sounds. People of nearly all ages enjoy producing bright tones by hopping, jumping, or even dancing. Few play items produce so much smiling as this one. Both the spectators and listeners feel a moment of lightness, joy and harmony. The strong motivation produced by the Dance Chimes helps people to
Mirror Chimes Outdoor Musical Instrument
Highly polished aluminium anodised notes are arranged in the pentatonic c-major scale (C3-C5) using the universal mounting brackets, which can be used on virtually any surface. These chimes will have a visual and auditory effect. The unique mirror finish will add intrigue and light, great for a dark courtyard garden or sensory area. They will
My Tunes Pre-Tuned Outdoor Chimes
My Tunes are a unique concept and great fun to play for all ages. Anodized aluminum notes are suspended between stainless steel posts and arranged sequentially so that a familiar tune is played by simply striking the notes in order. Bespoke anodised aluminium chimes with notes arranged sequentially so that a tune is played by simply striking the
Emperor Chimes Tall Outdoor Chimes for Parks and Playgrounds
With the largest standing over 2.5m in height, our Emperor Chimes really are the daddy of all chimes - large in sound and size. As a full set of six, they offer a complete C-Major Pentatonic octave C3-C4. Striking the chime with your hands just about anywhere along the tube produces a deep, resonant, powerful tone that you hear and can feel. The
Liberty Bells - outdoor musical mushroom bells
Liberty Bells C Major Pentatonic is an outdoor musical instrument with six powder-coated aluminium bells, tuned to the C major pentatonic scale (C4–C5), each mounted on stainless steel stems at varying heights and angles.It creates melodic sounds when struck with attached mallets and has a mushroom-inspired appearance: outdoor musical instrument
Forget-Me-Not Outdoor Tongue Drum
Forget-Me-Not Petal Drum is a stainless steel outdoor tongue drum. This robust outdoor instrument produces distinct, pleasant sounds using a soft mallet. Ideal for inclusive playgrounds, music parks, sensory playgrounds and intergenerational play. The Forget-Me-Not is linked to memory and remembrance and is the recognized emblem for dementia-friendly environments, communities, and hospitals
Rainbow Metallophone
Perfect for nursery schools, pre-schools and kindergartens, this bright and inviting metallophone is easy to securely fix in the ground, a wall, fence or post and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Space-saving Rainbow Metallophone is a pentatonically tuned instrument and a great way to foster musical development in young children: learn
Cattail Chimes outdoor musical instrument (options available)
Whether you call them Cattails, reeds, or bullrushes, these sleek chimes are instantly recognisable as the slender marsh plant with tall stems and dark brown velvety heads. Stainless steel ‘stems’ support the three or six light bronze cylindrical anodised aluminium chimes, which produce tranquil and harmonic sounds when struck with small softTubular Bells Outdoor Chimes
Seven 100mm-diameter aluminium chimes range from 1.2m to 1.8m tall and can be installed directly into the ground in any arrangement. They are tuned in A Minor Pentatonic A2-C4. Built with durable materials designed to withstand tough environments, the centre post is strengthened, and the outer tubes are fixed using stainless steel security screws
Freechimes Outdoor Musical Chimes
Freechimes are an exciting and imaginative concept when selecting outdoor musical instruments. These twenty-two sleek aluminium chimes are hand-tuned to the highest quality and produce a richly vibrant, harmonic resonance. Available individually as solo chimes, in pre-set octaves, or in a full symphony ranging from a towering 1.5m C3 to the
Rainbow Chimes
Rainbow Chimes are a wonderful instrument to get young children interested and excited about music. Bright and inviting the chimes are easy to securely fix in the ground, to a wall, fence or post and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Perfect for nursery schools, pre-schools and kindergartens, the harmonious pentatonic notes are ideal for
Akadinda - Large Outdoor Xylophone
Akadinda is inspired by a traditional xylophone originating in Africa and is perfect for outdoor musical play. This enormous instrument can accommodate up to four players and is ideal for bringing people together for impromptu performances. It's great fun to play with huge, resilient hardwood notes with a natural mellow, low tone tuned to the

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