Outdoor musical instruments - a great selection from UK suppliers
Find some great outdoor musical instruments right here!
We've got everything you need to make some great sounds right here! On this page you will find outdoor musical instruments from leading UK manufacturers and suppliers including outdoor drums (tongue drums and babel drums, pipe drums, motion drums, sambas, congas), xylophones and marimbas, metallaphones (chimes, glockenspiels and bell lyres), aerophones (paddle pipes, handpipes), listening posts, musical balls and much more.Outdoor musical instruments
Outdoor musical instruments are designed for everyone, including anyone who believes they can’t play music. Everyone can enjoy the pleasures and many benefits of music making.
Musical Chime Solo
Music is not only a powerful form of expression but countless studies have proved that it is key for developing language, problem solving, logic and creativity. This beautifully tuned Chime Solo creates a real musical play focus for any playground. The striking colours also create a sculptural focus suitable for any sensory garden or play area...Jupiter Play- PRODUCT
Musical Stepping Stones
Offering a budget-friendly low-profile way to add a little musical fun to a vibrant walkway, public plaza, sensory path, cycleway, or play area, Stepping Stones will create a multi-sensory experience for pedestrians - they are surprising, they grab attention, and they 'activate' public spaces. Each of the six square Stepping Stones secretly hides...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Steeldrum outdoor musical instrument
Steeldrum has a melodic, and sometimes melancholic sound and symbolises wooden drums that are made from hollowed tree trunks in many different cultures. First made from old oil barrels after the Second World War by people from the Caribbean, skilful hammering creates individual areas in the base, each having their own different tone. Steeldrum is...Timberplay- PRODUCT
Harmony Outdoor Musical Instrument
Harmony is based upon a traditional Vietnamese bamboo xylophone called a T'rung. Elegant, with an irresistibly beautiful sound and resonance, Harmony is perfect for melodic exploration. Like a vertical marimba or xylophone, the eleven thick anodised aluminium tubes are arranged lengthwise, horizontally, and supported by heavy-duty nylon-coated...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Freechimes Outdoor Musical Chimes
Freechimes are an exciting and imaginative concept when selecting outdoor musical instruments. These twenty-two sleek aluminium chimes are hand-tuned to the highest quality and produce a richly vibrant, harmonic resonance. Available individually as solo chimes, in pre-set octaves, or in a full symphony ranging from a towering 1.5m C3 to the...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Horizontal xylophone outdoor musical instrument
This 15 note horizontal xylophone produces warm, Marimba-like tones and provides access from both sides for up to 6 players. This instrument is best played with loose beaters. The solid timber frame is made with 110 x 110mm legs which are set into the ground using galvanised steel anchors. This system prevents the timber from coming into contact...Acoustic Arts- PRODUCT
Spiral Scraper outdoor musical instrument
Large scale musical instrument consisting of a galvanised steel spiral with spokes of different lengths set within a crafted timber frame. The solid spokes produce different notes when they are tapped or scraped with a beater. Each instrument has its own unique signature as all the spokes are individual. Playable from both side and suitable for...Acoustic Arts- PRODUCT
Sensory play outdoor musical instruments
Outdoor Musical Instruments are a great way for children to play and learn. AMV supply a wide range of high quality, stimulating and colourful instruments that can be used by children and adults alike. People of all ages and abilities can play, explore and have inclusive fun in groups or solo. There is no need for any musical direction or...AMV Playground Solutions- PRODUCT
Harmony Hop - accessible musical hopscotch
Harmony Hop transforms the classic hopscotch game into an engaging musical adventure. Designed to make music theory approachable for learners of all ages, each hopscotch square represents a musical note, from C to B. By hopping from one note to another, players can easily learn the fundamental concept of musical harmony and understand how these...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Trio Outdoor Musical Instrument Ensemble
Group of three outdoor musical instruments: 7 Tubular Bells; Large Babel Drum; Rainbow Sambas. Good variety of pitch range A3-C5; value for money; suitable for all; good wheelchair accessibility...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Mirror Chimes Outdoor Musical Instrument
Highly polished aluminium anodised notes are arranged in the pentatonic c-major scale (C3-C5) using the universal mounting brackets, which can be used on virtually any surface. These chimes will have a visual and auditory effect. The unique mirror finish will add intrigue and light, great for a dark courtyard garden or sensory area. They will...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Quintet Outdoor Musical Instrument Ensemble
The Quintet Ensemble of five outdoor musical instruments offers a well-rounded range of tones and resonance. Includes: Cherub Bells; Sansa-Rimba Mysteria Xylophone; Akadinda Large Marimba; set of 7 Tubular Bells; Rainbow Sambas. Features: tuned to the pentatonic scale; suitable for all, regardless of musical ability; ensemble offers a varied range of tones; good...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Harmony Flowers - outdoor musical instruments
Harmony Flowers are flower-shaped ‘bell’ instruments - perfect for alfresco music-making in parks, playgrounds and inclusive playscapes. With their bright, vibrant colours, Harmony Flowers are made with a stainless steel frame, powder-coated aluminium flower petals, and bells. The ‘bells’ sing when struck with the attached vandal-resistant beater...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Harmony Bells Outdoor Musical Flowers
Harmony Bells floral musical instruments suit many outdoor locations and withstand all weather conditions and seasons. Visually stimulating and colourful, 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. Available individually or in a 'bunch' of three...Percussion Play- PRODUCT
Sound Leaf outdoor musical instrument
Sound Leaf has individual sound plates that have a tone like the clang of a cymbal, and produce a very cheerful and lively sound. The stylised leaves are attached to the tree in a way that they can move freely and can be played by hand or with attached hammers. Sound Leaf is suitable for use in public play areas without supervision, such as...Timberplay- PRODUCT
Sound Tree outdoor musical instrument
The sound bars of the Sound Tree are like powerful chimes, and represent branches. They are also are used to make xylophones. Sound Tree is suitable for use in public play areas without supervision, such as playgrounds, parks or similar. Suitable for all ages...Timberplay- PRODUCT
Frame Chimes for outdoor musical play
Large scale sets of resonant metal chimes secured within a crafted timber frame. Tuned to diatonic or pentatonic scale, depending on product chosen. Suitable for creative musical expression in a variety of places from schools and playgrounds to carehomes and sensory gardens. There are two ranges: Universal large scale and very robust - suitable...Acoustic Arts- PRODUCT
Pipe Drums for outdoor musical play
Large scale musical instrument consisiting of four robust drums made from tough recycled plastic, set within a crafted timber frame. Playable from both sides and suitable for up to 4 players. Options for two different ranges: Arch frame suitable for parks and gardens; crafted solid larch and steel constructions; 120mm posts. Square frame high...Acoustic Arts- PRODUCT
Large wall mounted xylophone for musical play
Large scale musical instrument consisiting of a a set of 15 hardwood bars tuned to the diatonic scale of C major. When these are struck in the centre with beaters they produce warm marimba-like tones. The instrument is attached to the wall via a galvanised steel back plate and is suitable for 1 to 3 players: robust, weatherproof design; FSC...Acoustic Arts- PRODUCT
Bespoke outdoor musical instruments - Horniman Museum
Acoustic Arts was commissioned by the Horniman Museum to create an outdoor sound garden for its grounds in London. The installation featured several interactive musical sculptures inspired by the museum’s extensive collection of folk instruments from around the world...Acoustic Arts- PROJECT
Outdoor musical instruments for special needs school
Acoustic Arts was commissioned by Prior’s Court School in Berkshire to create an outdoor music area for young people with autism and additional learning difficulties. To launch the consultation process, a temporary musical playground was set up in the grounds of the school. The staff led a series of...Acoustic Arts- PROJECT
Outdoor musical instruments for Gardeners' World Live
Acoustic Arts was commissioned to create an interactive musical installation for the BBC Gardeners' World Live show at the Birmingham NEC in early 2022. The installation, unofficially titled 'Tonehenge', consisted of a number of tuned percussion instruments including xylophones, chimes, scrapers and drums mounted on purpose-built steel and timber...Acoustic Arts- PROJECT
Pipe drums for outdoor musical playgrounds
Pipe drums are very resonant, provide all-round access, and sound best when played by hand, making them suitable for any outdoor location. They have a practical and durable design with no moving parts and require virtually no maintenance. Part of Acoustic Arts' framed range of instruments and suitable for diverse climates and terrains...Acoustic Arts- PRODUCT
Instruments for outdoor musical pocket park - Sheffield
Over 10 outdoor musical instruments from Percussion Play - including xylophones, drums and tubular bells - have been installed for all visitors to play in a pocket park in Charter Square, Sheffield. The park celebrates the city's musical icons and aims to inspire the next generation to pursue music. It also features plaques commemorating...Percussion Play- PROJECT