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Percussion Play  

Staple Ash Lane
Froxfield
Petersfield,  United Kingdom  GU32 1DJ

United Kingdom
+44 1730 235180
http://www.percussionplay.com
  • Booth: 2231

Outdoor musical instruments for playgrounds, parks, trails, schools, church, family attractions & senior centers. Fully inclusive, accessible and ideal for multi-generational fun in the great outdoors, our instruments deliver in sound and durability.


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  • Cattail Chimes
    Stainless-steel ‘stems’ support the 3 or 6 bronze cylindrical anodized aluminum chimes resembling Cattails. Struck with the soft green mallets, they produce tranquil sounds. Perfect for music trails, sensory gardens, or natural settings....

  • Cattails - A-Minor (Set of 6)

    A-Minor Pentatonic (Set of 6) - A3, C4, D4, E4, G4, A4
    C-Major Triad (Set of 3) - C4, E4, G4
    A-Minor Triad (Set of 3) - A3, C4, E4

    Whether you call them cattails, reeds, or bullrushes, these sleek chimes are instantly recognizable as the slender marsh plant with tall stems and dark brown velvety heads.

    Stainless-steel ‘stems’ support the three or six light bronze cylindrical anodized aluminum chimes, which produce tranquil and harmonic sounds when struck with small soft green mallets.

    Perfect for playful interactions along nature trails, in parks, or in woodlands, citizens can stop and enjoy a moment of musical mindfulness while exploring the great outdoors.

    Cattail Chimes are sent with two different end caps for you to choose from. Closed-end caps for a flush finish (as shown in the images of the set of three chimes) and pointed end caps to replicate the staminate of the cattail (as shown in the image of the set of six chimes). Both will prevent debris from entering the chime and affecting the sound produced.

  • Liberty Bells
    The Liberty Bells, resembling tiny mushrooms, add a touch of magic to music parks and gardens. These aluminum bells are skillfully made and finely tuned to the pentatonic C-major scale, creating a delightful melody when hit with the provided mallets....

  • Introducing the new Liberty Bells, which are reminiscent of small grassland mushrooms and bring enchantment to music parks and gardens.  These aluminum bells are expertly crafted and tuned to the pentatonic c-major scale, producing a beautiful sound when struck with the attached mallets. The brightly colored powder-coated caps and wiggly-shaped stainless steel stems create an eye-catching and visually stimulating interactive outdoor musical instrument. Perfect for multi-generational fun, the bells offer engaging sensory resources and are toxic-free for guaranteed fun.

  • Cajon Drums
    Cajons are attractive, highly durable outdoor drums. Responsive and easy to play with an in-built snare at the top and a low bass sound around the middle, the Cajon is perfect for impromptu outdoor street performances....

  • The Cajon is a sturdy and attractive outdoor drum with its name originating from Peru, meaning "box" or "crate." While typically constructed from plywood, our Cajon features a resonating box made from etched stainless steel, making it perfect for year-round outdoor use. With a built-in snare at the top and a low bass sound around the middle, the Cajon is responsive and easy to play, making it ideal for impromptu street performances. When several Cajons are arranged together, they create the perfect Drum Circle where teens can hang out, make music, and capture memories for Instagram. These outdoor drums are perfect for street scenes and less supervised areas where other musical instruments would not be able to withstand the harsh environment.

  • Outdoor Daisy Petal Drum
    This larger-than-life Daisy Flower Petal Drum is inspired by the natural world and will create a striking focal point and add year-round interest to music parks, sensory gardens, and playgrounds....

  • Expanding our collection of instruments inspired by the botanical world, we've taken one of our most popular products, the Babel Drum - a sweet-sounding stainless steel tongue drum – and given it a floral upgrade. With designs based on the Sunflower, Forget-Me-Not, Daisy, and Poppy, these curvaceous Petal Drums are charmingly simple, instantly recognizable, and sure to brighten outdoor spaces through the winter months and beyond.

    Each ‘Petal Drum’ contains a small 6-note Babel Drum (steel tongue drums) encased with appropriately shaped aluminum ‘petals,’ securely mounted to a stainless-steel frame. The Drum is precision-tuned and fabricated with a particular scale, and the whole instrument is given a highly durable and water-proof powder-coated finish.

    The Daisy Petal Drum tuning is A-Minor (A-C-D-E-G-A) and sports a classic yellow center in the form of a babel drum, surrounded by white aluminum petals. 

  • Outdoor Sunflower Petal Drum
    These larger-than-life Sunflower Petal Drums are inspired by the natural world and will be sure to create a striking focal point and add year-round interest to music parks, sensory gardens, and playgrounds....

  • Expanding our collection of instruments inspired by the botanical world, we've taken one of our most popular products, the Babel Drum - a sweet-sounding stainless steel tongue drum – and given it a floral upgrade. With designs based on the Sunflower, Forget-Me-Not, Daisy, and Poppy, these curvaceous Petal Drums are charmingly simple, instantly recognizable, and sure to brighten outdoor spaces through the winter months and beyond.

    Each ‘Petal Drum’ contains a small 6-note Babel Drum (steel tongue drums) encased with appropriately shaped aluminum ‘petals,’ securely mounted to a stainless-steel frame. The Drum is precision-tuned and fabricated with a particular scale, and the whole instrument is given a highly durable and water-proof powder-coated finish.

    The Sunflower Petal Drum tuning is C Pygmy (C-D-Eb-G-Bb-C), and with bright yellow petals and a central black drum, this cheerful ‘Sunflower Drum’ will turn heads and add sunshine to your outdoor space.

  • Outdoor Marimba
    Our large outdoor Marimba is big enough for up to four people to come together and play at any time - great for impromptu and improvised performances, which are relaxing and fun, plus a new and exciting way to explore music-making....

  • Tuned to C Major Diatonic (C3-C5), the fifteen chunky notes are supported by heavy-duty stainless steel cable and made from Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic tuned to the diatonic scale of C-Major. When hit with the attached mallets, they make a mellow, warm, rich sound. The GRP is made to look like our favorite hardwood – Purple Heart - it’s also extremely strong, robust, and virtually maintenance-free.

    The contemporary stainless steel stand will look delightful anywhere, from an inclusive public park, school playground, woodland, or private garden area.

    This Marimba experience allows musicians and non-musicians to perform creative music in interesting outdoor settings.

  • Tutti Outdoor Instrument
    The Tutti is a triad of xylophones, with cascades of notes made from three different materials, securely fixed to a single post, becoming one ‘super-instrument’- perfect for playing with a couple of friends....

  • The Tutti has three sets of notes, one in aluminum, one in GRP, and the final set in Paduak (hardwood) each offering different sustain and tonal properties. The single stainless steel post makes installation easy and quicker than installing three separate instruments, plus it is also convenient if you’re short on space.

    Aluminum Notes: C Major Pentatonic C5-C7 | GRP Notes: C Major Diatonic G3-C5 | Hardwood Notes: C Major Pentatonic A3-A5

  • Harmony
    Robust yet elegant, with an irresistibly beautiful sound and resonance, Harmony is perfect for melodic exploration in music parks, inclusive playgrounds, care homes, family attractions, and gardens....

  • Harmony is a T-Rung Outdoor Xylophone based on a traditional Vietnamese folk-musical instrument. Similar to a vertical marimba or xylophone, the eleven thick anodized aluminum tubes are arranged lengthwise, horizontally, and supported by heavy-duty nylon-coated galvanized steel cables mounted on a stainless-steel frame. The notes are suspended harmonically in a C-Major Pentatonic arrangement, producing a sweet, melodic sound pitched ascending from Middle C.

    The Harmony can be installed into the ground or surface mounted.

  • Papillio Outdoor Instrument
    Papilio Bells is a tubular bell-type metallophone constructed using notes of anodized aluminum tubes, suspended by stainless steel cables, and supported by a stainless steel frame....

  • Papilio Bells is tuned in the Key of C-Major, the pentatonic nature of the instrument means there are no wrong notes, and any combination of sounds is pleasant.

    The tonal range is from Middle C to C7, spanning 3 octaves. The Papilio Bells can easily be played by four players, spanning over 2.4m or 8ft.

    Product Highlights

    • Pentatonic Tuning - No Wrong Notes!
    • Wide spanning - Easily played by four players
    • Suitable for ADA Accessible Projects/Parks
    • Inclusive Playground Equipment
  • Penta Post
    The Penta Post is a cluster of five rainbow-colored chimes attached to a single stainless steel post and makes a perfect music 'stop' for pre-schools and early years settings....

  • The Penta Post forms part of our rainbow range and compliments the Rainbow Trio Ensemble (Metallophone, Chimes, and Bongo Drums), all tuned to the pentatonic scale, the wellspring of all music.

    Product Highlights

    • Small & Compact - great for little hands
    • Beaters help develop hand strength and dexterity
    • Pentatonic Tuning - No Wrong Notes!
    • Suitable for Inclusive Play Settings
    • Encourages creativity
    • Colorful design, easy fixing, and great sound
  • Rainbow Trio Ensemble
    The design and performance of our Rainbow Trio Ensemble are not compromised by size. Using the same high-quality materials, this little Trio easily matches the sound and durability of our full-sized instruments, just on a smaller scale....

  • Available to install in or on the ground or wall-mounted, the Rainbow Trio Ensemble is perfect for toddlers and younger children to discover music and express themselves with rhythm, melody, and tone.

    Occupying less space than the full-size instruments, this bright and inviting ensemble requires less budget, too – making them appealing for smaller establishments such as nursery schools, pre-schools, and kindergartens. You can even bring the outdoors in by installing the instruments on a wall indoors.

    Exposing young children to musical instruments can help develop hand-eye coordination, improve listening skills, and increase gross and fine motor skills while developing muscle tone in the hands and arms. Young children have the instinct to create their melodies and explore their imaginations by hearing and making music first, then reading and writing it later; in the same way, they learn language skills.

    The Rainbow Bongos are percussive, and both the Rainbow Metallophone and Rainbow Chimes are tuned to the pentatonic scale to create a safe musical haven for exploring new sounds in the fresh air.

  • Soprano Quartet Ensemble
    The Soprano Quartet is easily our most popular ensemble and is the perfect choice for those projects where you need to squeeze the most out of your budget and create a resounding impact....

  • This mixed quartet of instruments comprises; our compact but punchy Cadenza, a Small Babel Drum, and Soprano Pentatonic Freechimes.

    Spanning 2 octaves from middle C to C6, players will make harmonious music almost instantly. The ensemble also includes a pair of medium Congas to help keep a steady beat going.

    Product Highlights

    • All instruments sound great together
    • Pentatonic Tuning - No Wrong Notes!
    • Multi-generational Fun
    • Suitable for ADA Accessible Projects/Parks
    • Suitable for Inclusive Playgrounds
  • Street Quartet Ensemble
    The Street Quartet is designed for the toughest environments and is the ultimate urban outdoor music ensemble....

  • The urban realm is a harsh and demanding environment, and this quartet consisting of; Large Babel DrumHandpipesEmperor Chimes, and Cajon are all made from elements of 316 stainless steel, aluminum, and HDPE for ultimate durability. Their clean, attractive finish achieves superior robustness with high corrosion resistance, suited to all areas.

    What we love most is that they are all designed to be played with the hands - so no mallets are required!

    Product Highlights

    • Suitable for Harsher Urban Environments
    • Vandal Resistant
    • Robust Stainless Steel / Aluminium
    • Wide range of sounds.
    • All instruments sound great together
  • Alto Quartet Ensemble
    The Alto Quartet Ensemble is the bigger sibling to the Soprano Quartet Ensemble - an ideal solution for when you’ve got more space to play with and a little more budget....

  • This quartet comprises a Duo – offering Duo – offering both aluminum and fiberglass notes for different tones, a towering set of Emperor Chimes (3), our Alto Diatonic Freechimes, and a complete Congas Trio.

    This set can be installed all together or can easily be split up into smaller musical ensembles. The Alto Diatonic Freechimes give this quartet an additional dimension, allowing further musical exploration.

    Product Highlights

    • Recommended for public and high-use areas
    • A mix of Pentatonic and Diatonic Instruments
    • Disabled Access / ADA Accessible
    • Suitable for Inclusive Playgrounds
    • All instruments sound great together
  • Trio Ensemble
    This ensemble of three popular outdoor musical instruments allows 6+ players to practice improvisation and learn the fundamentals of outdoor group multi-percussion performance....

  • This popular ensemble is an impressive and striking trio of seven tall Tubular Bells, our ever-popular Large Babel Drum and the anchor of rhythm, the colorful Rainbow Sambas

    With a variety of pitch, range, and tonal characters, everyone will surely have their favorite.

    Product Highlights

    • Pentatonic Tuning - No Wrong Notes!
    • Suitable for ADA Accessible Projects/Parks
    • Suitable for Inclusive Playgrounds
    • Colorful and visually exciting
  • Quintet Ensemble
    The Quintet Ensemble of outdoor musical instruments offers a well-rounded range of tones and resonance....

  • Anyone can take the stage and play improvised music without tuition or acknowledged musical ability. This pentatonic collection offers various tones, and the sounds produced blend effortlessly into beautiful music.

    This quintet comprises Cherub Bells, Sansa Rimba Mysteria xylophone, the warm tones of the Akadinda, and Cherub BellsSansa Rimba Mysteria xylophone, the warm tones of the Akadinda, plus a set of seven Tubular Bells, all accompanying the steady beat of the colorful Rainbow Sambas.

    Product Highlights

    • Recommended for public and high-use areas
    • Pentatonic Tuning - No Wrong Notes!
    • Suitable for ADA Accessible Projects/Parks
    • Great for Inclusive Play Spaces
    • All instruments sound great together
  • Inspired by Nature Ensemble
    A charming ensemble inspired by the spirit and rhythms of nature. This nature-themed trio comprises a Sunflower, a Minor Bunch of Harmony Bells, and our new Liberty Bells to add a magical vibe....

  • This floral and woodland-inspired collection offers superior acoustic qualities and can accommodate 7-8 players of all ages and abilities. Perfect for al fresco music-making in parks, playgrounds, and inclusive playscapes.

    An ensemble allows players the opportunity to explore several outdoor percussion instruments, experiment with different playing techniques, practice improvisation and learn the fundamentals (and sheer enjoyment) of outdoor group multi-percussion performance.

  • Harmony Flowers
    This bouquet of six cheerful and eye-catching musical flowers (C5-A5) is available individually or in two 'posy' arrangements (Major Posy and Minor Posy), each with three flowers....

  • Each of the six Harmony Flowers has a stainless-steel frame with powder-coated aluminum flower petals and bells. The ‘bells’ sing when struck with the attached moss-green vandal-resistant mallet. 

    These eye-catching cheerful playground additions will stand out in a park, playground, or public garden and make an ideal choice for smaller budding musicians.

    Product Highlights

    • Visually stimulating and playful
    • Suitable for Inclusive Playgrounds
    • Colorful design, easy fixing, and great sound
    • Engaging sensory resources
    • Suitable for ADA Accessible Projects/Parks
    • Pollen-free
  • Harmony Bells
    Our ‘blooming’ marvelous collection of Harmony Bells is inspired by nature and tuned to uplifting major and minor chords....

  • Available individually or in a 'bunch' of three bells in complementary chords. Ideal for interactive playscapes, they’ll arouse a sense of intrigue and encourage participants to pursue music-making in the great outdoors. Visually stimulating and colorful, each ‘flower’ is made of four bells of decreasing size and ascending pitch. Each ‘bell’ - when struck - emits a pure tone with a long sustain.

    Product Highlights

    • Visually stimulating
    • Colorful design, easy fixing, and great sound
    • Engaging sensory resources
    • Suitable for ADA Accessible Projects/Parks
    • Suitable for Inclusive Playgrounds
    • Pollen-free