This lovely Kosbaar Xylophone (8 Note) consists of a solid wood frame that has a hollowed out middle to amplify the sound and over the top has 8 luxurious rosewood notes that are tuned to the western scale with notes ranging from C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. The notes are printed onto each key. The African word Kosbaar translates to precious and relates to the use of rosewood. Between 2004 and 2014 - the popularity of the rare wood increased and as a result problems with deforestation escalated throughout African countries which eventually lead to the wood becoming protected by law.
Still, the rosewood continued to be exported illegally and as the demand increased but the supply dropped this caused the price to increase. The wood from all 300 species is very special and has now become protected worldwide with strict trade restrictions which has made traditional instruments like these rare. This Kosbaar Xylophone used to come with black plastic beaters but as part of our ongoing progress to improve our products and to reduce our impact to the environment, the plastic beaters have been swapped for solid wood mallets.
Features
- Not suitable for under 4 years old
- Supplied with 2 beaters
- Labelled keys
Weight & dimensions
Size: 35cm x 23cm x 3.8cm
Weight: 1000g
Specifications
Product Type: Xylophone
Colour: Red/Brown
Material: Wood
Number of units included: 1
Display type: Free standing
Product Care: Wipe with cloth
Safety Warning: This product may contain small parts that pose a choking hazard, may have sharp edges, or may be heavy and fragile. It is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Use with care to avoid injury. Handle and maintain the product responsibly to ensure safety. Buyers are responsible for ensuring safe use and care of the product. This is a general guide and it is not a substitute for proper supervision.
Country of Origin: China
Technical Details
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Number of notes
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8 note
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Pitch
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High pitch
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Decay time
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7ms
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Dominant Frequency Range
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970hz - 5.6khz
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Frequency Range
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100hz - 17khz
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Peak decibels
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85db
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RMS decibels
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72db
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Loudness Rating
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Level 8
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Difficulty Rating
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1
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What’s included
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Matsu Kokoriko
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Attack
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0ms
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Timbre Tone Colour
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Bright, percussive, and resonant
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Dynamic Range
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Medium
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Recommended Age
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5+ years
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