Category: Music Basics
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How to Play the C Scale and C Arpeggio on the Xylophone
Learning scales and arpeggios is like discovering the secret pathways of music. Today, we’re focusing on the C scale and the C arpeggio—two essential building blocks that will help you become more confident on the xylophone! Key notes What’s the C Scale? The C major scale is one of the most common scales in music.… Read more
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Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Metallophone… Does It Really Matter?
Many times, I get asked why our First Xylophone is called a “xylophone” when, technically, it’s a glockenspiel… or maybe even a metallophone. And, well, you got me—technically, yes. It’s not a xylophone. A xylophone has wooden keys. As adults, we can agree that names are important. They help us categorize, communicate, and sound like… Read more