Outdoor Musical Instruments
Outdoor musical instruments let children make music together with no lessons needed, and pair naturally with our stages and amphitheatres for a performance space. The range includes tuned chimes, bells and drums grouped into ensembles of different sizes, alongside an outdoor keyboard station and talk tubes. Pentatonic sets produce notes that blend naturally, making them ideal for schools, parks and SEN settings.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
No. Our ensembles are designed so anyone can play improvised music without tuition, and pentatonic sets produce notes that blend together naturally.
Each ensemble combines several outdoor instruments, such as tubular bells, drums and chimes. For example, the Trio Music Ensemble brings together tubular bells, a Babel drum and Rainbow Sambas, while the larger Septet Music Ensemble spans four octaves and caters for up to 20 players.
The Soprano Quartet Music Ensemble is designed to fit a smaller space, combining a compact Cadenza, a small Babel drum and soprano pentatonic freechimes.
Yes, outdoor musical instruments are built to withstand regular use in busy playgrounds. Some ensembles are made predominantly from stainless steel for the toughest environments, and full material details are listed in each product's specification.
Yes. Music offers sensory, sociable play that children of all abilities can join, and our ensembles are listed for ages 1 and up. Telephone talk tubes also help children practise communication across the playground. Explore more SEN and inclusive playground equipment.
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