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Freenotes
Outdoor musical instruments school playground instruments
Freenotes are unique, custom made,
handcrafted outdoor musical instruments that are easy to play and
offer interactive fun for beginners and experts alike. Knowledge of
music, keys or scales is not necessary. If you’ve ever wished you
could play music, now you can. The tones are pure and soothing and
there are no wrong notes!
Freenotes outdoor music instruments are so easy to play they allow
anyone to create enchanting music. These beautifully designed
percussion instruments are built to deliver the highest quality
sound whilst being able to withstand the rigorous play of children
and the extreme elements of nature.
Great for school playgrounds, parks, forests and community projects
these instruments can be installed in any combination. Any grouping
of Freenotes outdoor muscial instruments delivers quality of sound –
right from the start – for both the player and those listening
nearby.
With Freenotes outdoor musical instruments, music becomes simple
enough for anyone to play — with no training! The proof is in your
ears — listen and hear for yourself on www.freenotes.eu
Featured Products - The Outdoor Musical Instruments
Swirl
The Swirl is made of twenty-six resonated aluminium chimes in the
key of C major, ranging in pitch from soprano to alto. The Swirl
incorporates individual resonators for each chime, giving a rich
tone. The instrument can be wall mounted or set on a sturdy stand.
Pegasus
Metallophones have been used in music for hundreds of years. There
are several different types used in gamelan ensembles, this is a
hefty metallophone made with twenty-three resonated aluminum bars in
the key of C major. The instrument can be wall mounted or set on a
sturdy stand.
Tubano Drums
These five tubano styled drums are made with replaceable PVC heads
ranging from 170mm to 400mm in diameter. The drums can be fixed at
varying heights to suit your needs. The bases of the drums can be
permanently installed directly into the ground in a choice of
arrangement or supplied with a timber base. The drums can be painted
in a combination of colours.
Amadinda
The Amadinda is inspired by a traditional pentatonic xylophone
originating in Uganda and translates from Ama (big) Dinda (keys). It
has large resonating chambers that give a deep and rich tone. The
bars of this instrument are made of weather-resistant ipe from
sustainable sources which performs well in an outdoor setting and
stands up to hard use.
Tuned to c major in the pentatonic scale.
Imbarimba
Imbarimba is a unique musical design combining elements of two
classic African instruments: the marimba (a resonated xylophone) and
the kalimba (thumb piano). The bars are arranged in the layout of
the kalimba with long bars in the middle and short bars on the ends.
This allows both hands equal access to the upper and lower notes.
The instrument can be wall mounted or set on a sturdy stand. The
notes are entirely weather proof and able to withstand hard use. The
Imbarimba is pitched one octave above the Amadinda.
Flying Amadinda
The Flying Amadinda's thirteen 20mm by 90mm bars are suspended
between a sturdy frame and its overall length is 1.8m. Coated steel
cable suspending the bars is maintenance-free. The bars are made of
weather-resistant ipe from sustainable sources. It is tuned to C
major in the pentatonic scale.
Manta Ray
The Manta Ray is an elegant aluminium metallophone with a stainless
steel frame set into a sturdy timber base. The individual chime
tubes are suspended by coated steel cable. The same scale is
mirrored to the right and left sides and the range is two octaves
and a fifth, and the scale is C major. Playing this instrument is a
delight.
Eye-Chimes
Stunning in both their towering appearance and low resonant sound.
These seven chimes are pitched two octaves below middle C. They are
made of 100mm diameter heavy-duty aluminium pipe and are available
set in a horseshoe shaped base to enable the player to experience a
surround sound effect! Eye-chimes are also available to buy
individually. Technical Notes - School Playground
Instruments
Resonation chambers are made from impact
resistant ABS tubing because of its high mechanical strength and UV
stability.
Timber frames and bases are made from pressure treated European
redwood and guaranteed against rot and fungal decay for 10 years.
The notes are made from ipe - all are from sustainable sources.
All Freenotes frames are sent unstained and whilst you may choose to
leave your structure to weather naturally, many customers choose to
add colour to their frames by using a proprietary wood stain to
blend with the landscape or perhaps to match school colours.
All instruments have been inspected by The Play Inspection Company (www.playinspections.co.uk)
who have confirmed their compliance with EN1176.
All Freenotes outdoor musical instruments (with the exception of the
Tubano Drums) are supplied with two durable mallets made to
withstand the outdoor elements, they are attached to the instrument
with coated steel cables. As all of our instruments can be played by
more than one person at the same time, additional mallets can be
purchased and attached to the instruments.
Spare parts and replacement mallets are available from Freenotes Ltd
or your chosen distributor.
Freenotes outdoor musical instruments are simple to install and are
available with a variety of stands and bases to fit into almost any
location. All Freenotes instruments are supplied with full
installation and maintenance instructions.
Freenotes outdoor musical instruments require little maintenance.
Notes can be kept clean merely by regular wiping with a soft cloth.
The Amandinda’s notes can be oiled from time to time to maintain
their rich lustre.
For full terms & conditions see our website www.freenotes.eu
Maintenance
Grease and dirt deposits may be removed from
aluminium notes by using solvents such as white spirit in
conjunction with a soft cloth or soft bristle brush. On no account
should harsh abrasives be used for cleaning. Components permanently
exposed to atmospheric weathering should have the protection of
thick anodic films of the order of 25 mircometres (AA25) and should
be cleaned not less than four times a year. In very severe
environments more frequent cleaning is recommended.
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Freenotes Ltd
Outdoor Musical Instruments
The Courtyard
Heath Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU31 4DX
Tel : 01730 233 111
Fax : 01730 264264
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