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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	My Little Lyre product code: 70001 Handcrafted seven string Pentatonic Lyre with an appealing shape. Light and easy to hold for young children. Specially designed for younger children’s first musical exploration, My Little Lyre has less resonance than our other Lyres helping the younger child hear each note more clearly. Includes tuning key and instructions. Age: 4+£114.9529cm high.
	Lyre String Set for My Little Lyre product code: 70026 Age: from birth£17.00
Kinder Harp	Kinder Harp product code: 70013 A simple but powerful pentatonic seven string lyre through which children can learn music in it’s fullest meaning. Clear, light sound. Made from maple wood in Sweden. With tuning key and tuning instructions. 38 cm high. Age: 5+£119.95
	Lyre String Set for Kinder Harp & Children's Lyre product code: 70025 Age: from birth£17.00
Children's Lyre (Pentatonic) (RH)	Children's Lyre (Pentatonic) (RH) product code: 70000 Age: 4+£149.95
Pentatonic Children's Lyre	Pentatonic Children's Lyre product code: 70002 Pentatonic 7 string Lyre with a clear and light filled sound, carried by the the wood's own tonal quality. Handcrafted with a beautiful centre cut out, three tongues of wood resonate. With tuning key. Age: 5+ 38cm£149.95
	Lyre strings for the Children's Lyre product code: 70025 Age: from birth£17.00
	Pentatonic Children's Harp product code: 70003 This pentatonic harp is ideal for a first stringed instrument, (but will also be enjoyed by more experienced players), or for adults who wish to play for their children, perhaps as part of an evening routine. Due to its soft, open sound it stimulates the child in listening and free music-making. Radiant tone. Crafted in Europe from naturally coloured and carefully aged wood. Natural resin finish, hand polished. Flat base design allows this harp to stand unsupported. 48 cm high. Age: from 5 to 8 years£299.95
	Lyre String Set for Children's Harp product code: 70024 Age: from birth£17.00
Pentatonic Glockenspiel - Straight Frame	Pentatonic Glockenspiel - Straight Frame product code: 70006 Pentatonic, seven tone glockenspiel with the same quality keys as our curved glockenspiel, but in a simpler maple wood frame, producing the same wonderful clear tones but with less resonance. Includes 2 mallets. 20cm. Age: 3+£34.95
	Pentatonic Curved Glockenspiel product code: 70005 Pentatonic 7 tone, beautiful carved shape. Its 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. Age: 3+£49.95
Chromatic Glockenspiel - 20 tones	Chromatic Glockenspiel - 20 tones product code: 70004 A magnificent chromatic glockenspiel. 20 tones from C to D including flats and sharps. Beautiful, clear tones. Maple, with special brass alloy keys. An ideal introduction to the orchestral experience. Includes 3 mallets. 31 cm long. Age: 7+£199.95
	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. Age: 3+ Length 21cm. £29.95
Coloured Glockenspiel	Coloured Glockenspiel product code: 70032 Eight bar pentatonic glockenspiel with brightly coloured bars, made in Europe by Ostheimer. Good quality and tone. Includes wooden mallet. 22 cm. Age: 3+£21.95
Baby Marimba	Baby Marimba product code: 70011 Wonderful simple instrument hand made in Sweden by adults with special needs. The tone bars are made from Acacia wood from Africa and produce a soft mellow tone. Perfect for baby's first musical exploration. this pentatonic instrument has 5 tone bars, DEGAB. Sturdy construction. Includes 2 resin mallets. In kit form, requires construction.Age: 1 year+£99.95
Pentatonic Xylophone	Pentatonic Xylophone product code: 70007 A straight framed wooden pentatonic xylophone, made from acacia wood. Gentle and mellow sound. Hand crafted in Sweden. Includes mallet. 33 cm. Age: 3+£67.95
Stirring Xylophone	Stirring Xylophone product code: 70008 A wonderfully simple instrument, hand crafted in Sweden by adults with special needs. This is one of our best selling musical instruments. Just stir the mallet and make music! All wood. From 2 years. 14 cm. Age: 2+£12.95
Mini 3 Tone Flute	Mini 3 Tone Flute product code: 70010 Pear tree flute, leather thong. 9.5 cm.Age: 3+£18.95
	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. Age: 6+ Length 27cm. £84.95
	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. Age: from birth Length 36cm. £11.95
Clay Bird Whistle	Clay Bird Whistle product code: 99019 Three tone clay whistle hanging on a leather thong. 6 cm. Age: 3+£6.50
Tambourine	Tambourine product code: 70030 Quality Fair Traded instrument, made in India from wood and goat hide. Ø 21 cm, 5 cm deep. Age: 3+£12.95
Drum	Drum product code: 70021 Quality percussion instrument, crafted in India - and fair traded. Made with care from wood and natural goat hide. Includes two drum sticks. Ø 23 cm, 11 cm deep. Age: 3+£24.95
	Percussion Set 1 product code: 70022 Shake and bang these percussion instruments to create a magical cacophony. Includes a pair of claves, t-shaker, mini maraca and castanet. These instruments are fair traded and made in India. Colours vary. Age: 3+£19.95
	Percussion Set 2 product code: 70023 Four percussion instruments which include bell band, dam ru, double castanet, and egg shaker. Fair traded and made in India. Get shaking! Colours vary. Age: 3+£18.95
	Percussion Frog product code: 70015 Rub the stick along the spine for an authentic frog sound. Traditional percussion instrument. Age: 3+ Length 11cm. £12.95
	Treble Clef Crystal product code: 70029 Delicate designed alder wood clef with striking cut crystal. Age: 3+ Measures 17cm.£16.95
	Treble Clef Bookmark product code: 70028 Wooden musical book mark. Age: 3+ Measures 7cm. £5.95
	Music Stand product code: 70031 Handsomely crafted from ash wood, with a natural oil finish. Made by adults with special needs. Age: 3+ Adjustable height 80cm -152cm. Stand 50cm x 35cm. £149.95