pentatonic musical instruments

Pentatonic musical instruments use the Pentatonic Scale, which consists of five notes (DEGAB) and makes any succession of notes harmonious. The very high quality of our musical instruments allows the child to experience music in its fullest meaning. Our range of musical instruments (mostly Pentatonic) are chosen for their very high tonal quality, craftsmanship and suitability as first musical instruments for young children. Read more about Pentatonic musical instruments and the use of the Pentatonic Scale.

You might also like to take a look at our 'I Love To Be Me - Songs in the Mood of the Fifth' book, which has a selection of songs for young children from 5-9 years and beyond, composed using a 7 string Pentatonic lyre.

These instruments show a true agreement with what the ear hears, the hand feels and eye sees. This stimulates, harmonises and educates the whole human being. Kjell Andersson

	My Little Lyre (Pentatonic) product code: 70001 Finely crafted and attractively-shaped pentatonic 7 string lyre. Perfect for young children, light and easy to hold. Includes tuning key.£109.90
	Lyre String Set for My Little Lyre product code: 70026 £17.90
	Kinder Harp product code: 70013 A simple but powerful pentatonic seven string lyre through which children can learn music in it’s fullest meaning. The lyre produces a clear light sound, carried by the material’s own tonal quality. Made from maple wood in Sweden. Includes tuning key and tuning instructions. Age range 5-18.38 cm high£119.90
	Lyre String Set for Kinder Harp / Children's Lyre product code: 70025 £17.90
	Pentatonic Children's Lyre product code: 70002 This lyre has a clear and light filled sound, carried by the wood's own tonal quality. Handcrafted with a beautiful centre cut-out, leaving the 3 tongues of wood to resonate. Ideal for parents with babies who want to initiate a tradition of playing music as part of a bedtime or story time routine. Age 5 and up.38 cm high£139.90
	Lyre strings for the Children's Lyre product code: 70025 £17.00
	Pentatonic Children's Harp product code: 70003 This pentatonic harp is ideal for children aged 5-8 as a first stringed instrument. Because of its soft open sound it stimulates the child in listening and free music making. Radiant tone. Crafted from naturally coloured and carefully aged wood, finished with natural resins and hand polished.£199.90
	Lyre String Set for Children's Harp product code: 70024 £17.90
	Glockenspiel - Straight Frame product code: 70006 Pentatonic, seven tones. Keys are of the same quality as our popular curved glockenspiel, but this one is set in a simpler frame of maple wood. Same clear tones, but with less resonance. Includes one mallet.20cm long£27.90
	Pentatonic Glockenspiel product code: 70005 Pentatonic seven tone, beautiful carved shape. It's tone is chrystal clear and celestial! The frame is made from European maple and the tone bars from a special brass alloy. Includes 2 mallets, one wooden and one rubber.£44.90
	Chromatic Glockenspiel - 20 tones product code: 70004 A magnificent chromatic glockenspiel. 20 tones from c to d including flats and sharps. Attractive, curved shape. Beautifully handcrafted in maple wood, with keys as before. Includes 3 different mallets. Beautiful, clear tones. 31 cm long£169.90
	Ladybird Glockenspiel product code: 70027 Pretty hand painted ladybird frame housing 5 keys. Good quality 5 tone glockenspiel plays C, D, E, F, G (do, re, me, fa, so). Includes wooden mallet. 21 cm.£27.90
	Pentatonic Xylophone product code: 70007 Wooden pentatonic xylophone. Made from Acacia wood. Gentle and mellow sound.Includes mallet.£54.90
	Stirring Xylophone. product code: 70008 All wood, a favourite with children. Wonderfully simple! Stir the mallet and this fascinating instrument plays a never ending melodical figure. From 2 years and up.Includes mallet. £13.50
	Mini 3 Tone Flute. product code: 70010 3 tone flute made of pear tree wood. Leather neck string.9.5cm long£14.90
	Pentatonic Recorder product code: 70009 These flutes have a unique tone quality, and mild sound. Specially developed for children. Made from pear tree wood. As used in Steiner Waldorf schools. A classic children's instrument.27cm long£47.90
	Recorder Bag product code: 70012 Hand woven cotton recorder bag with a drawstring. Machine washable! Colours may vary. Made in a handicapped community in Germany.Measures 36 cm £7.90
	Clay BIrd Whistle. product code: 99019 Clay with leather neck string. 3 tone. 6cm long.£5.90
	Percussion Frog product code: 70015 Rub the stick along the spine for an authentic frog sound. Traditional percussion instrument.11 cm£11.90
	Treble Clef Crystal product code: 70029 Delicate designed alder wood clef with striking cut crystal. Measures 17 cm.£14.90
	Treble Clef Bookmark product code: 70028 Wooden musical book mark. 7 cm.£4.90
	Music Stand product code: 70031 Handsomely crafted from ash wood, with a natural oil finish. Made by adults with special needs. Adjustable height 80-152 cm. Stand 50x35 cm.£139.90
	Tambourine product code: 70030 Fair traded, made in India from wood and goat hide. Ø 21 cm, 5 cm deep.£11.90
	Drum product code: 70021 Quality percussion instrument, crafted in India - and fair traded. Made with care from wood and natural goat hide. Ø 23 cm, 11 cm deep. Two drums sticks included. £21.90
	Percussion Set 1 product code: 70022 Percussion Set 1 Shake and bang these percussion instruments to create a magical cacophony. Includes: pair of claves, t-shaker, mini maraca and castanet. These instruments are fair traded and made in India. Colours vary.£19.90
	Percussion Set 2 product code: 70023 Four percussion instruments: bell band, dam ru, double castanet, and egg shaker. Fair traded and made in India. Get shaking! Colours vary.£19.90