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Diatonic C major
Do-re-mi through the octave, eight notes, no accidentals. Songs in C or A minor work; anything with sharps or flats does not.
Product detailSKU #1274228066012
BoomwhackersC Major Diatonic Scale Set (Upper Octave) Boomwhackers Tuned Percussion Tubes
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Eight tuned plastic tubes covering a C major scale in the higher octave. For classroom, therapy, and group play where each person holds one note.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classes where every student plays a single assigned note
- Music therapy and group sessions needing instant, no-skill sound
- Adding a brighter octave above an existing diatonic set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Songs needing sharps or flats — this set is diatonic only
- Anyone wanting a solo instrument one person plays alone
- Players expecting a low, full-bodied percussion sound
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Upper octave
Shorter tubes, higher pitch. Brighter and more cutting than the standard lower set, and easier for small hands to swing.
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Tuned tubes, one note each
Melody has to be split across players, which is why these work as a group activity rather than a solo instrument.
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Hollow plastic
Pitch comes from tube length, so nothing ever needs tuning and a drop does not change the note.
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Struck against any surface
Hand, thigh, floor, or table all work. Harder surfaces give more attack and volume.
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Color-coded by note
Players find their part by color instead of reading notation, which is what makes it usable with young children.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Eight tubes means eight parts — one player per note, or doubled up
- 02No caps, songbook, or storage included in a tube set
- 03Pair with the lower octave set if you need two-octave range
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between upper and lower octave sets?
Same eight notes, different register. Upper-octave tubes are shorter and sound an octave higher. Owning both gives you a two-octave C major range.
02How many notes are in this set?
Eight — a full C major scale, C up to C. It has no sharps or flats, so you would need a chromatic add-on set for those.
03Can one person play these alone?
Difficult. Each tube is one fixed note, so melodies are normally split across a group with each player covering their own note.
04Do they ever go out of tune?
No. Pitch is set by the length of the tube, so there is nothing to adjust and nothing that drifts with temperature or use.
