The studio 49 series 1000 grillodura 16 note diatonic soprano xylophone with mallets is ideal for schools music educators and beginners learning melodic percussion. Its 16 note range c2 to a3 includes both f♯ and b♭ bars giving users flexibility in scale work and early ensemble playing. The grillodur bars are designed to be extremely durable while maintaining the tonal warmth of premium wood—plus they hold pitch reliably even with temperature and humidity changes.the solid birch resonance box features multiple internal chambers helping to produce a rich balanced sound across the instrument. A textile coated bar seating system supports long term reliability even with frequent classroom use. Compact and easy to handle it also comes with a pair of mallets so its ready to play right away.