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In 1903, the mass production of this xylophone began at the hands of the American company John Calhoun Deagan. The earliest evidence of a true xylophone is from the 9th century in southeast Asia, while a similar hanging wood instrument, a type of harmonicon, is said by the Vienna Symphonic Library to have existed in 2000 BC in what is now part of China. The xylophone-like ranat was used in Hindu regions (kashta tharang). In Indonesia, few regions have their own type of xylophones. In North Sumatra, The Toba Batak people use wooden xylophones known as the Garantung (spelled: "garattung"). Java and Bali use xylophones (called gambang, Rindik and Tingklik) in gamelan ensembles. They still have traditional significance in Malaysia, Melanesia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, and regions of the Americas. In Myanmar, the xylophone is known as Pattala and is typically made of bamboo. Once again, the xylophone regained popularity in the 1970s in ragtime music. 15. The Xylophone Debuted in the Orchestra in 1893 The bars of the xylophone also come in different lengths, which results in the production of different sounds.

Hallis, Ron; Hallis, Ophera (1987). Chopi Music of Mozambique (16mm video; 28 minutes). Archived from the original on 20 July 2011.

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Mgodo Wa Mbanguzi. Chopi village in southern Mozambique: Gei Zantzinger and Andrew Tracey. OCLC 47815221. The construction of the bars of a xylophone is just as intriguing as the history of the instrument itself.

We do not believe in the ‘throw away’ culture. All our products are serviceable. We believe in gaining and keeping the trust of players by guiding them personally through the buying process and then offering an excellent after-sales service. Xylosynth Paco, Celso (2000). "A Luta Continua". In Broughton, Simon; Ellingham, Mark; McConnachie, James; Duane, Orla (eds.). World Music, Vol. 1: Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Rough Guides Ltd., Penguin Books. pp.579–584. ISBN 1-85828-636-0. Looking for your perfect wooden xylophone? Look no further than Gear4music, where you'll find an incredible range of xylophones suitable for every occasion.The Behlanjeh, the national musical instrument of the Mandingos". Royal Commonwealth Society Library. Cambridge University Library. University of Cambridge. 5 November 2004. Archived from the original on 27 June 2007. A wide array of xylophone designs were developed in Europe including Michael Josef Gusikov’s creation. Description TINCHOFON CMP 25 (2 octaves + 1 note) – Electronic Xylophone – MIDI percussion controller + sound module For example, people in Senegal used the xylophone to maintain the well-being of their gardens and crops.

All the sounds you need, drums, percussion, synthes, plates, leads, pads, keys, folklore and the most original libraries that you can modify by adding programmable effects or activate them in real time: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Vibrato. a b c Nettl, Bruno (1956). Music in Primitive Culture. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674590007. TINCHOFON CMP 37 (3 octaves + 1 note) – Electronic Xylophone – MIDI percussion controller + sound module Read more a b Tracey, Andrew (26 May 2004). "Marimbas History". kalimba.co.za. Andrew Tracey and Christian Carver.

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TINCHOFON CMP 32 (2 1/2 octaves + 1 note) – Electronic Xylophone – MIDI percussion controller + sound module Read more The xylophone is considered a precursor to the invention of the vibraphone, which was first constructed in the 1920s. About the same time in Hindu territories, an instrument similar to the xylophone referred to as the ‘ranat’ is also said to have existed. One of the unique features of the xylophone is its bright, clear sound that can cut through the texture of an ensemble or orchestra. This makes it a popular choice for adding colour and texture to a wide range of musical styles. I’d always been really attracted to Eastern imagery and sound. The story is that when I was growing up, the first Chinese takeaway that went to Chislehurst was called the Hong Kong Garden. I used to go along with my friend and just be really upset by the local skinheads that hung out there and gave the staff such a hard time – really racist, just intolerant. The Avengers were on TV around that time, and I remember us both wishing we were Emma Peel – go in there and sort them out.

To this day, the exact birthplace of this instrument remains a mystery despite being present in various cultures such as the traditional music of Africa, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, Europe, and more. Mitchell, Barry (14 January 2008). "Theory of Music". Theoryofmusic.wordpress.com . Retrieved 1 November 2011. For example, longer xylophone bars generate lower notes whereas shorter xylophone bars elicit higher notes. As a notable member of the percussion family of instruments, the xylophone has been around for a long time thanks to its simple construction concepts. Many music educators use xylophones as a classroom resource to assist children's musical development. One method noted for its use of xylophones is Orff-Schulwerk, which combines the use of instruments, movement, singing and speech to develop children's musical abilities. [27] Xylophones used in American general music classrooms are smaller, at about 1 + 1⁄ 2 octaves, than the 2 + 1⁄ 2 or more octave range of performance xylophones. The bass xylophone ranges are written from middle C to A an octave higher but sound one octave lower than written. The alto ranges are written from middle C to A an octave higher and sound as written. The soprano ranges are written from middle C to A an octave higher but sound one octave higher than written. [28]To achieve a softer effect, mallets made out of medium to hard rubber or very hardcore yarn are used. Over the following hundreds of years, the xylophone existed in numerous types as instrumentalists used different materials to build it. The xylophone is also commonly called a treble xylophone or a chromatic xylophone. It may also be referred to more generally as a mallet percussion instrument, as it is played with mallets and is part of the percussion family of instruments. The bars of a xylophone are attached to one another and secured in place via a cord or string, but they still have enough room to vibrate when you strike them with the mallet to create a sound. Gusikov’s xylophone was a key step towards the birth of the modern xylophone. Not only was he a distinguished virtuoso, but he also exposed concert audiences in Europe to the instrument. 10. The Modern Xylophone was Created in the 19th Century