outdoor musical instruments for everyone, everywhere
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Outdoor Musical Instruments For Everyone, Everywhere
Product Catalog 2017
Build A Music ParkBuild A Music Park
In Your Community Today!1 2
Benefits For
The Entire Community
EASY
RELIEVES STRESS
NO LIMITS
INSPIRES CREATIVITY
- No wrong notes, so they’re easy to play.- No tuning required for easy maintenance.
- Playing music calms the mind.- It also soothes the body.
- Music transcends age, gender, ethnicity & ability.- Any rhythm or pattern played in any order, sounds great.
- Designed to encourage long play.- Our instruments are engaging to all.
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Freenotes Premium Ensemble
Five Instruments: S: T: P: C: I:
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Freenotes Sculptural Ensemble
Six Instruments: C: M: S: A: L: P:
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Our most sculptural instruments addan artistic flare to any outdoor space.A beautiful grouping of both resonatedand non-resonated instruments, eachinstrument in this ensemble has upgradedsteel posts offering a sophisticated look.
This ensemble provides all of our bestselling instruments in one package.Experience a range of low tones to angelicchimes and the texture of both woodenand metal instruments. It offers the greatestvariety of instruments for your investment.
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Contrabass Chimes (pg.13)Manta Ray (pg.14) Swirl (pg.19) Aria (pg.29) Lilypad Cymbals (pg.10)Pagoda Bells (pg.18)
Swirl (pg.19)Tuned Drums (pg.9) Pegasus (pg.11)Contrabass Chimes (pg.13)Imbarimba (pg.12)
3 4ENSEMBLES CAN BE PLAYED TOGETHER AND ANY COMBINATION OF NOTES IS PLEASING ENSEMBLES TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF INSTRUMENT SELECTION
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Freenotes Starter Ensemble
Three Instruments:T: Y: D:
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Freenotes Deluxe Ensemble
Four Instruments:Y: S: I: T:
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The Deluxe Ensemble is a mixed quartetof instruments with a variety of soothingsounds. It is a smaller, more affordablegroup of instruments that still offer a diversesoundscape and is just as much fun as thelarger ensembles.
This ensemble has everything you need toget started for a great introductory price.Since the Duet has two sounds in one, youreceive four different sounds for the price ofthree instruments. Easy on your budget andpresents a robust sound profile.
(CANTILEVER UMBRELLA IN PHOTO NOT INCLUDED)
Tuned Drums (pg.9)Yantzee (pg.17)Duet (pg.20)
Yantzee (pg.17)Swirl (pg.19)Imbarimba (pg.12)Tuned Drums (pg.9)
5 6ENSEMBLES INVITE SPONTANEOUS PARTICIPATION PURCHASING ENSEMBLES REDUCES COSTS
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Weenotes Ensemble
Three Instruments: M: G: P:
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This is our most popular ensemble.A grouping of smaller sized instruments thathave fewer keys, but the same high qualitysound as our larger instruments. Great forkids and adults alike, this package providesspace efficiency.
Music Parks
USAAustralia
USA Canada Hong Kong
Peru Andrew Lloyd Photography and Playscape Creations
Merry (pg.24)Griffin (pg.22)Piper (pg.23)
7 8ENSEMBLES ARE A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR LOCAL MUSIC PARK Around The World
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The Tuned Drums are our bestselling instrument. These fiveTuned Drums come in two sizes,adult or toddler, and you canselect the cap colors in rainbowor natural. They can be installedin any arrangement and you canadd drums to create your ownset.
Tuned Drums
The Lilypad provides fun for all.These 10 anodized aluminumdiscs have a very sweet sound.The layered placement ofthe discs will make you wantto play the dozens of notecombinations, and with 3 malletsit can be played by 1-3 players.
Lilypad Cymbals
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Surface Mount
In-Ground
Portable Mount
Installation Options
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Drum
5
Molded Plastic
Percussive
Yes
Bass / Alto / Soprano
Yes
N/A
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Bells
10
Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
No
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
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The Pegasus spreads its wings intwo keys, C Major and A Minor.A resonated metallophone madewith anodized aluminum bars,the Pegasus creates bright andbeautiful tones. This instrumentresonates like a gong and has asleek, classy style.
Pegasus
The Imbarimba design combineselements of two African classicinstruments, the marimba (aresonated xylophone) andthe kalimba (a thumb piano).The coated fiberglass bars areentirely weatherproof, withstandhard use, and deliver the soundof a wooden instrument withoutthe maintenance.
Imbarimba
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Xylophone
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Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
A & C
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Marimba
22
Fiberglass - Coated
Earthy / Percussive
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
A & C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
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Stunning in both their toweringappearance and low resonantsound, ranging in height fromseven to nine feet, they can beinstalled in a variety of layoutsincluding a horseshoe shape toexperience a “surround sound”effect. Additional chimes may bepurchased separately. The set comes with two mallet poles and four total mallets.
Contrabass Chimes
This instrument is magical andproduces airy and tranquilsounds. The design and tonalqualities undulate, mimicking thewingspan of the Manta Ray. Withtwo sides and four mallets, it is agreat instrument for two peopleto play together.
Manta Ray
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Installation Options
In-Ground (Detail)
In-Ground
Surface Mount
Installation Options
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Chimes
7
Aluminum - Anodized
Bass / Sustaining
No
Bass
Yes
C
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Diatonic
Key / Scale
Chimes
36
Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
No
Soprano
Yes
C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
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Moab, UtahEstablished in 1995, the first installation of Freenotes in Moab, Utah’s Rotary Park is still being played today. Visitors tell other visitors they must go to the
musical playground.
Buffalo Rotary Music Trail, Buffalo, Minnesota11 instruments can be found along this lakefront trail that connects to the downtown commons.
Toronto, Ontario CanadaJeff Healey Park, named to
commemorate jazz and blues great Jeff Healey, the legendary
blind guitarist.Moab, UtahEstablished in 1995, the first installation of Freenotes in Moab, Utah’s Rotary Park, is still being played today. Visitors tell other visitors they must go to the musical playground.
Featured Harmony Park
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A foundational piece for anyinstrument grouping, the lownotes of the Yantzee createa rich canvas of sound for theother melodic instrumentsto play over. An excellentaccompaniment for all otherFreenotes instruments.
Yantzee
Reminiscent of the architectureof Asia, the Pagoda Bells providelush tones of long duration.The bells are durable andmaintenance free. They offera calming and aestheticallypleasing addition to gardensand other outdoor settings.
Pagoda Bells
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
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Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Bells
8
Stainless Steel
Bells / Sustaining
No
Alto / Soprano / Bass
N/A
No
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Diatonic
Key / Scale
Xylophone
10
Aluminum - Anodized
Bass / Sustaining
Yes
Bass
Yes
A
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
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The stunning sculptural designexudes both beautiful soundsand visual art. One side of theSwirl plays the key of C and theother the key of A Minor. Thisinstrument can be wall mountedfor a stunning look, or show offthe floating music notes on theback for a double-sided sculpture.
Swirl
You get both a marimba and axylophone in one to enhance theplaying experience. Enjoy thesounds of delight and rhythm atthe same time, or enjoy playingwith someone else and share theexperience.
Duet
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Wall Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Swirl Back
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Marimba / Xylophone
18
Fiberglass / Aluminum
Earthy / Sustaining
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
A & C
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Chimes
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Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
A & C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
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Deep vibrant tones ring clear onthis tenor marimba. Wide, coatedfiberglass keys play soundssimilar to a wooden instrumentand reminiscent of the islands.With a recycled, reinforced plasticresonated base this instrumentis a solid favorite. Also a favoritewith musicians, this instrumentinspires long improv play andtons of fun.
Cadence
Our Weenotes are half sizeinstruments: this one ispatterned after the Swirl (page19). Producing warm, rich, fulltones that linger for three tofive seconds, making it similarto finger painting with sound.Sweep the mallet across thechimes to get a sound similarto a harp. So much fun foreveryone, children and adultsalike.
Griffin
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Wall Mount
Weenotes
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Marimba
13
Coated Fiberglass
Earthy / Percussive
Yes
Bass / Alto
Yes
C
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Chimes
11
Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
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A great instrument to playimprovisational rhythms, alsoan instrument with soundsreminiscent of the islandswith higher tones than theCadence. This Weenote (half sizeinstrument) features fiberglassbars providing a contrast in toneto its sister, the Merry. A perfectpair that will provide delightfullyfull sounds of a small ensemblewhen played together.
Piper
This bright-sounding instrumentmakes a melody with its lyricalvoice. It is a smaller version ofthe Pegasus seen on page 11.A xylophone companion tothe Piper’s marimba, playedtogether they are quite thepair. One of our best soundinginstruments and our best-sellingWeenote.
Merry
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Marimba
11
Fiberglass - Coated
Earthy / Percussive
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Xylophone
11
Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
Weenotes Weenotes
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A bright, musical design adds tothe fun of playing the 11 notesof anodized aluminum. Thisresonated metallophone has abeautiful bright tone. CombineJack with Jill for a perfect pairingof sound. The attractive resonatedbody is sure to appeal to theyounger players in the crowd.
Jack
A most colorful design with thebeautiful tones of a marimba.11 notes of coated fiberglassprovide the earthy soundsof wooden keys, but withoutthe maintenance. Jill is a resonated instrument with full rich tones. Combine Jill with Jack for a perfect pairing of sound.
Jill
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Fiber Force Post Portable Mount
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Xylopone
11
Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Marimba
11
Fiberglass - Coated
Earthy / Percussive
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
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This Weenote has a beautifultwinkly sound with 9 notes in asmall but spicy design. As one ofour smaller instruments, it canbe paired with the Rhythm for aspace-saving design. This brightcolor hints of spring no matterwhat time of year it is played andenjoyed.
Melody
The fiberglass bars on thisWeenote inspire rhythm anddance. It is a space-saving designproviding the African sounds of awooden instrument without themaintenance challenges. Rhythmis a natural sounding instrumentin a beautifully natural colorand a percussive cousin to theMelody.
Rhythm
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
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Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Diatonic
Key / Scale
Xylophone
9
Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Diatonic
Key / Scale
Marimba
9
Fiberglass - Coated
Earthy / Percussive
Yes
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Fully Assembled Yes Fully Assembled Yes
Weenotes Weenotes
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Rhythm Rí•thum
This sleek-looking instrumentsounds like a delightful breathof fresh air. Lighter in soundvolume, it makes a great choice for areas with a lower volume requirement. The steel powder coated body is incredibly strong, but with the open spacious feel, it opens up the landscape nicely.
Aria
Steel Post Surface Mount
Steel Post In-Ground
Fiber Force Post Surface Mount
Fiber Force Post In-Ground
Installation Options
Style
# of notes
Material
Sound
Resonated
Range
Pentatonic
Key / Scale
Xylophone
9
Aluminum - Anodized
Bright / Sustaining
No
Alto / Soprano
Yes
C
Fully Assembled Yes
Music Term Definitions
Percussive -
Bass -
Alto -
Soprano -
Pentatonic -
Diatonic -
Sustaining -
Resonated -
Very low sounds, the lowest part of the musical range.
The second highest part of the musical range.
The highest part of the musical range.
Pentatonic harmonies are gentle and soothing, a five note music scale within one octave with no semitones. The nature of the scale means that it is impossible to make any real harmonic mistakes.
Freenotes diatonic instruments use the C major scale better known as the white notes on the piano.
To support something or keep it going. Sustaining instruments have tones that sound for several seconds.
Freenotes resonated instruments use acoustical (not electronic) air cavities to produce a fuller reverberating sound.
An instrument that is sounded by being struck and allowing for quick repetitive strikes.
“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” ~ Plato29 30
Weenotes
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Freenotes instruments provide developmentallymeaningful opportunities for people of all ages andabilities. The pure harmonies offer gratifying musicalexperiences that support inclusive, multigenerationalplay that are age-appropriate at any developmentalstage.
Our unique instruments intentionally address thephysical, social-emotional, cognitive, sensory, andcommunicative benefits associated with play. Musicencourages collaborative, fun opportunities in whicheveryone can be successful, creative, and active.
Freenotes invite participation for individual play andexploration, as well as encourage group play andinteraction. By simply creating sounds, melody, andrhythm, players become instant experts in improvisingbeautiful music and can contribute to the joyful soundsof the public space.
Playing music transcends all boundaries of age, ethnicity, gender, and physicality. With Freenotes...
All Ages - All Abilities
everyone can play!
STAR Center Therapists and Clients Love FreenotesThe Executive Director of the Sensory Processing DisorderFoundation, which works with Denver’s STAR Center, sharedthese thoughts about our instruments:
“Freenotes instruments are a wonderful addition to oursensory playground! Children seem immediately drawn tothese instruments. Our therapists have used them a lot.
Our children have sensory issues, which often leadto behavior problems, isolation, and problems withsocialization. Our therapy is directed to working with thefamily to build self-esteem and socialization, so they canfunction more typically.
STAR Center therapists find that they help the childrenimplement rhythms, which can help calm them. One dadand his 4-year-old child began a game of fast/slow and high/low. This was a child who could hardly interact with the dad.It was wonderful!”
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Freenotes instruments were originally developed byGrammy Award winning musician Richard Cooke in 1995.The idea came as a solution to the impediments of learningto play a traditional instrument and needing to readmusic. His experience of learning to play flute in an improvstyle without taking any lessons or reading music wasso profound, he wanted to teach others how they mightexperience this freedom of playing music instinctively.So many barriers are in the way of that, so he decided tocreate instruments that make it possible.
First, was the immense hurdle of wrong notes. Everyone who has tried to play knows the anguishof having the music stop because a note goes wrong. He decided to take them all out. Thenthere were all those intricate finger movements that take years to master, they had to go too.He started to build xylophones that had no sharps or flats and were played not with the tinymuscles of the fingers, but with the large coordinated muscles of the arms and hands.The ergonomics of the instruments is an important factor.
He made the tones sound so beautiful that everyone who started to play wouldn’t want to stop.He also realized that not everyone has the money to buy an instrument, let alone several, sothat they can play with their friends and family, which is when the music really comes alive.He wanted to find a way to allow everyone who wanted to play music to be able to do so. Hethought about putting instruments in the public parks so anyone could play whenever theywished.
And that’s how he started to make music parks over twenty years ago, so we could all share inthe joy and freedom of playing music successfully.
In June 2016 Richard did a Ted Talk about his story at TEDx Mile High. Hear the story from theman himself by visiting our website: freenotesharmonypark.com
The Story
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Sound Quality - Pitch Range Instrument Percussive Sustaining Bass Alto Soprano Chimes Xylophone Marimba Bells
Aria (Page 29)
Cadence (Page 21)
Contrabass Chimes (Page 13)
Duet (Page 20)
Griffin (Page 22)
Imbarimba (Page 12)
Jack (Page 25)
Jill (Page 26)
Lilypad Cymbals (Page 10)
Manta Ray (Page 14)
Melody (Page 27)
Merry (Page 24)
Pagoda Bells (Page 18)
Pegasus (Page 11)
Piper (Page 23)
Rhythm (Page 28)
Swirl (Page 19)
Tuned Drums (Page 9)
Yantzee (Page 17)
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Beautiful Music Made Simple
www.FreenotesHarmonyPark.comOutdoor Musical InstrumentsDurango, Colorado • USA970.375.7825 [email protected]
• Always perfectly tuned
• No “wrong” notes
• Multi-Generational
• No power required
• Durable and low-maintenance
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Instruments come fully assembled
Creating Musical Parks in Communities Everywhere