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Alto Xylophone by Lyons - $199 (Wedgwood)
32nd Ave NE near NE 65th St
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Lyons
model name / number:
Alto
size / dimensions:
Key of D Mixolydian
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made by Lyons
includes a pair of mallets
in the key of D Mixolydian
26" x 15" x 12", 13 lbs
Rosewood Orff style diatonic xylophone. Please note, it is missing the low F, but includes the high F. With both F# notes, the xylophone is in the key of D Mixolydian. The Mixolydian mode is a 7-note musical scale identical to the major scale (Ionian) but with a flattened 7th degree.
The Rosewood Orff Xylophones are high-quality, diatonic alto xylophones. These xylophones are designed to produce beautiful, vibrant sounds for musical performances. these xylophones are a versatile and essential addition to any orchestra or percussion ensemble, or great for the classroom.
These percussion instruments—including barred instruments like xylophones and metallophones—were designed by Carl Orff and his friend Karl Maendler to be accessible and intuitive for children. Their simplicity allows students to focus on creativity and musicality rather than technical complexity. Different Orff style instruments are designed and tuned to match each other.
[Video sample of this instrument]
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