8 Key Pentatonic African Xylophone Balafon Balaphone - Ghana Gyli with mallets

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8 Key Pentatonic African Xylophone Balafon Features

• After import from Africa, each instrument is cleaned, inspected, tuned, and played individually to check sound and quality.

• Random low to high tuning, in keeping with use as a percussion instrument.

• Comes to you tuned up, ready to play out of the box.

• Heat dried keys to help maintain tonality and prevent cracking.

• Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project .

About 8 Key Pentatonic African Xylophone Balafon

TheAfrica Heartwood Project 8 Key Xylophone from Ghana is great as a percussion instrument for children that allows freedom to explore and create. Handcrafted in Ghana in the traditional style of northern Ghana and Burkina Faso, this xylophone is a fully function but portable version of the instrument. The eight tones range from low to high in random succession, which combine to make interesting, "earth-tone" melodies. This Ghanaian xylophone is covered by our satisfaction guarantee, and features: * Random low to high tuning, in keeping with use as a percussion instrument * Heat dried keys to help maintain tonality and prevent cracking * Solid frame construction using hardwood, leather, and rope * Gourds under each blade to amplify and sustain sound * Low notes rake upward to allow room for larger gourds * Two rubber mallets included with each balafon (World Percussion USA is the ONLY authorized seller of Africa Heartwood Project instruments on this marketplace. All other sellers claiming above to also sell this item as described are not honest sellers, so proceed with caution.)