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Music making

Play notes with a rhythm partner

Start with a 12-tone xylophone and its included sticks. Add the tambourine when a second player wants a different part to play alongside it.

Suggested start: Ages 3–5

A few struck notes, with an optional second instrument for playing together.

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Xylophone Gioia

Janod

Xylophone Gioia

The xylophone supplies 12 tones and two sticks for trying short note patterns.

18 months old - 5 years old
Estimated range $15–$30
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Confetti Tambourine

Janod

Confetti Tambourine

A separate tambourine gives another player a simple shake-or-tap rhythm part.

2 years - 5 years old
Estimated range $15–$30
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