- West African melodic percussion
- Refreshing natural sound
- Playing mallets included
- 17″(W) x 12″ 1/2(H) x 6″1/2
- Size and design may vary
African Xylophone – BALAFON
$195.00
In stock
In stock
Description
The balafon is a wonderful instrument for children.
The balafon’s accessibility, engaging nature, cultural connection, development of motor skills, musical foundation, and social aspects make it a great choice for children. It offers them an exciting and enriching musical experience that can foster their creativity, coordination, and love for music.
The balafon is a musical instrument that belongs to the percussion family. It is a type of xylophone that originated in West Africa, particularly in the region known as the Manding, which includes countries such as Mali, Guinea, Senegal, and Burkina Faso.
The balafon consists of a series of wooden bars of varying lengths that are placed on top of gourd resonators. These resonators amplify the sound produced by striking the bars with mallets or sticks. The bars are typically made from hardwood such as African balafon wood.
Additional information
| Weight | 10 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 × 14 × 19 in |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Mali |
| BALAFON SIZE | 8 Note |
| INSTRUMENT TYPE | Balafon |
