Auris 8 Note Half Tone Glockenspiel 

A useful addition to the Auris Diatonic Glockenspiel to make a complete chromatic scale, this finely tuned 8 note glockenspiel in half tones ( C#''' to F#'''') will enable you to play any advanced music. This traditional wooden glockenspiel is handcrafted from European maple wood and has 8 brass alloy notes and includes three different mallets to produce a soft to strong sound.

This Auris eight note glockenspiel comprises of eight half note steps ( cis’’’- dis’’’- fis’’’- gis’’’- hb’’’-cis’’’’- dis’’’’-fis’’’’). This Glockenspiel is ideal for older children and adults who are ready to experience a full musical range.  Diatonic glockenspiels open a world of harmonies, playing both major, minor and in disharmonious manners.

Glockenspiels are a traditional percussion instrument ideal for introducing musical creativity and note recognition at a young age. This curved glockenspiel is an instrument designed to accompany a child throughout childhood, giving a strong, bright and clear sound with limitless musical possibilities.

An instrument much loved in Waldorf Steiner schools for its harmonious and therapeutic qualities. This glockenspiel has 8 note keys 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, and a plastic ended mallet for an extremely strong sound to compliment other instruments in an orchestra. 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: 33 x 13 x 3 cm

Sensory play: sound, rhythm and beat – supports children’s early cognitive development and encourages movement, coordination, language and creative expression.

Key product ethics: Made from sustainably sourced European hardwoods and employing people with learning disabilities in the manufacturing process, using skilled traditional and modern carpentry techniques

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.