A first step into the wonderful world of music with this steel drum / xylophone! This metal percussion instrument with a zen and soothing sound is said to be of Aztec origin. Like a xylophone, each metal "tongue" produces a unique sound. Tuned in C major and with an octave, this xylophone drum will allow children to learn about music while having fun. Our team of music experts has created special scores for the little ones to start practicing with some well-known melodies. An explanatory sheet will also allow them to understand the relationship between the sounds produced by the drum's 'tongues' and the classical notation (the C scale also written in Anglo-Saxon letters), as well as the correspondence with the duration of the notes, the rhythm (eighth, quarter, dotted quarter, second, dotted second, whole note). Strengths: • An original, durable metal musical instrument • An original, tender and zen sound • Sheet music and an original learning method • First steps in music • Toy for initiation into sounds and rhythms • Learning causality: a metal tongue = a sound • Imitation toy to do like the adults • Developing auditory skills • Stimulating creativity • Developing fine motor skills Contains: • A xylophone drum • A pair of wooden and natural rubber sticks • A bag for storage and transport. • 10 sheets of music. Recommended age: 5 years + Material: metal Dimensions: diameter 15 cm Brand: VILAC Numerous benefits of this "tongue drum" At the age of 5, your child goes through a crucial stage of development, and musical activities have a significant impact on cognitive, emotional and physical growth. Using the VILAC metal tongue drum, your child will improve their fine motor skills: by hitting the metal tongues, they will perfect their hand-eye coordination and strengthen their finger muscles. This manual activity also contributes to the development of dexterity and precision. In addition, playing notes and creating sounds allow your child to discover the cause-effect relationship. A decorative instrument This metal "tongue drum" will be a very modern decorative accessory in your home interior. With its round shape and bright color that catches the light, it will easily find its place in your living room or child's room. Warning: Laboratory-tested toy, which guarantees compliance with Directive 2009/48/EC for a child over 5 years old. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years old. Small parts. Choking hazard.