Manta Ray Outdoor Metallophone Chime

Manta Ray Outdoor Metallophone - Sculptural Diatonic Music Installation

Play 36 bright, sustaining notes on a wing-shaped sculpture built to live outdoors. The Manta Ray Outdoor Metallophone takes its form from the fluid motion of a manta ray gliding through water. Its wide, double-sided body produces calm, airy tones in the key of C Major and invites players of all ages to create melody, harmony, and rhythm together.

Crafted from anodized aluminum, this instrument handles rain, sun, and heavy foot traffic. Its generous layout turns sensory gardens, school playgrounds, parks, and community plazas into shared music-making spaces.

Key Features

• Thirty-six notes tuned to the C Major diatonic scale
• Wide, wave-inspired shape creates a striking visual centerpiece
• Bright, sustaining tones with a calm, flowing sound profile
• Double-sided layout supports collaborative, multi-player use
• Anodized aluminum construction for year-round outdoor durability
• Includes four mallets for group play

Why Schools & Community Spaces Choose This…

• Acts as a landmark musical sculpture and sound feature
• Encourages inclusive, cooperative music-making
• Supports calm engagement through flowing, sustained tones
• Built to last in high-traffic public environments
• Appeals to a wide age range with intuitive, no-wrong-note play

Educational Benefits

• Introduces melody, pitch range, and diatonic harmony
• Encourages creative expression and group interaction
• Supports sensory regulation through tranquil soundscapes
• Builds confidence through accessible, hands-on play
• Promotes social connection and shared music-making

Perfect For

• Sensory gardens and therapeutic outdoor spaces
• School playgrounds and outdoor classrooms
• Public parks and community plazas
• Inclusive play and learning environments
• Music gardens and large-scale sound installations

Specifications

• Instrument Type: Outdoor metallophone
• Number of Notes: 36
• Scale / Key: C Major diatonic
• Tonal Quality: Bright, sustaining, tranquil
• Material: Anodized aluminum
• Mallets Included: Four gray mallets, 90 durometer
• Overall Dimensions: 72 7/8"W × 47"H × 19 1/2"D (185 cm × 119 cm × 50 cm)
• Finished Height: May vary based on mounting method, post style, and intended age group

Replacement Mallets: Standard/Inclusive Mallet, Grey 90A (DOUBLE) w/72" Cable

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