Metallophone

percussion · metal · music

Metal makes music. Metallophones use pieces of metal like bars, tubes, rods, or bowls instead of wood or skin. When you hit them with a mallet, they ring out with clear, bright notes.

Hit or rub. Most metallophones get played by striking the metal with a mallet, but some can be played by rubbing them with friction or even using a keyboard to make them sound.

Found everywhere. Metallophones show up in orchestras and bands around the world. Different cultures have their own versions with their own special sounds and styles.

Tuned for music. Each metal bar or piece on a metallophone is carefully shaped and sized to make a specific musical note, so you can play real melodies and harmonies.