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Educational products and accessories are our passion at A-Star. With our huge range of handheld percussion and early years products, our mission is to bring affordable entertainment to classrooms, workshops and households.
A-Star 8 Note Diatonic Wooden Xylophone
Natural wooden xylophone with a pair of beaters Covers one octave of the C Major scale Supplied with a pair of wooden beaters Designed to be easily portable Perfect for teaching younger children the basics of music notation and rhythm
8 Note Wooden Xylophone
This xylophone, tuned to the key of C Major, has 8 notes available, allowing you to play a wide range of melodies and harmonies.
Labelled Notes
The note names are carved into each key to help learn the notes of the scale and guide you while you are playing.
Supplied with a Pair of Beaters
The supplied beaters are incredibly durable and suitable for all ages, whether you are learning yourself or teaching.
Get 6 Months of free access to A-Star Classroom when purchasing a selected instrument
The online A-Star Classroom is a resource hub for whole class music making and has been produced for teachers, by teachers. Offering a range of colourful fact sheets, video guides, individual lesson plans and cross curricular activities, it supports the busy classroom teacher with new ideas for getting pupils creative and excited about music. Focussed on Primary it has been developed for non-specialist teachers in Key Stages 1 & 2 to deliver fun, engaging content within a structured learning framework.
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Structured Lesson Plans
Detailed lesson plans guide the teacher through each lesson and are structured to ensure the pupils takeaway the important learning points from the lesson. The Activity Guide walks through how the lesson should be delivered and Teacher Notes offer additional support on the desired objectives.
‘How To’ Instrument Cards
Access a range of Instrument Cards providing information on how to hold and play each instrument correctly. Downloadable from the Classroom, these colourful and engaging factsheets can be printed and displayed for easy reference and brighten up your classroom.
Teacher Video Guides
Each lesson has its own video, this goes through all the activities in a lesson by lesson basis, clearly signposted with a starter, main and plenary. These videos can be used in front of the class or as a guide to adapt your own delivery in the classroom. All the necessary backing tracks are neatly stored on the individual lesson pages.
A Musical Journey Resource
The flagship resource, A Musical Journey, is a unique scheme of work exploring the interrelated dimensions of music and introducing pupils to styles, rhythms and sounds from around the globe. There are separate half term lesson plans for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils, suitable for use by specialist and non-specialist teachers to deliver an engaging musical education.
Package Dimensions : 25.2 x 25.2 x 6 cm; 272.16 g
Manufacturer : A-Star
ASIN : B08L88H4FY
Item model number : AP7301
Country of origin : China
NATURAL XYLOPHONE – Featuring 8 notes spanning a full octave in C Major, allowing for a wide range of melodies to be played. Housed on a wooden frame, with rounded edges to ensure safety for all ages.
DURABLE – Made from natural wood, this xylophone produces clear and resonant tones, perfect for beginner musicians. Each bar has the note letter shown for easy learning.
COMPACT AND PORTABLE – Great for all ages, making it an ideal choice for music education and on-the-go performances. One of the most recommended instruments by educators. Ideal for home practice or use in lessons.
SOUND – Supplied with a pair of lightweight yet strong wooden beaters that give clear and concise sound when striking, providing a traditional playing experience and enhancing the instrument’s natural sound.
SIZE / SPECIFICATION – Length – 42cm; Width – 23cm; Depth – 4cm
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