In the 1920s, Carl Orff (of Carmina Burana fame) developed a method of teaching children about music that focuses on treating music just like the spoken word – starting with just a few notes and continually adding complexity as time passes. The Orff method necessitated a collection of simple, non-intimidating musical instruments to teach the foundations of western melody and harmony in a group setting – what is more well-suited for the job than drums and rudimentary keyboard percussion instruments?
Each Orff keyboard has removable bars and is designed to be stored and moved easily. The Primary FSC Tenor-Alto Xylophone features 16 wooden pao rosa bars, each marked with the corresponding pitch. The 1.8 octave range (c1 to a2) is tuned to a C major scale, with the option to change out Fs and Bs for F-sharps and B-flats. The sturdy frame is made from pine, and the extra bars as well as two included mallets fit snugly into the side of the frame, keeping everything neatly together.
- Removable Pao Rosa Bars
- Notes Marked on Bars
- C Major Tuning
- Interchangeable F-Sharps and B-Flat
- Pinewood Frame
- Two Mallets Included
| Name | Sonor Orff Primary FSC Alto Xylophone |
| Brand | Sonor Orff |
| Model # | AXP 1.1 |
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