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C major pentatonic scale
Five notes — C, D, E, G, A. Any combination played together sounds harmonious, so group improvising never produces a wrong note.
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BoomwhackersC Major Pentatonic Scale Set Boomwhackers Tuned Percussion Tubes
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tuned plastic tubes in a C major pentatonic scale. Buy them for group music-making where nobody has played an instrument before.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Elementary classrooms teaching pitch and melody without instruments
- Group improvisation where every note played sounds consonant
- Music therapy and camp settings needing instant, no-skill participation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Playing songs that need F or B — the scale omits them
- Anyone wanting a chromatic or full diatonic set out of the box
- Performance settings needing volume over a band or PA
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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Pentatonic, not diatonic
No F or B, so melodies needing those notes cannot be played until you add a diatonic set.
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Tuned percussion tubes
Pitch comes from tube length — longer tube, lower note. Struck on a hand, floor, or knee to sound.
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Plastic construction
Nearly indestructible and safe for young children, but the tone is short and thin, with no sustain.
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$20.99 for a set
One of the cheapest ways to put a tuned pitched instrument in every student's hands across a whole room.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pentatonic only — a separate diatonic set is needed for full-scale melodies
- 02No caps, mallets, stand, or song book included
- 03Volume is modest indoors; it disappears outdoors or against amplified music
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What notes are in this set?
The C major pentatonic scale: C, D, E, G and A. Those five notes combine freely without dissonance, which is why pentatonic sets are used for group improvisation.
02Can I play any song with these?
Only songs that stay within the five pentatonic notes. Anything needing F or B requires a diatonic set. Many folk and children's melodies fit pentatonic fine.
03How do you play them?
Strike the tube against a hand, leg, floor, or table. The pitch depends on tube length, so each student holds one note and plays their part in sequence.
04Do these work with a full diatonic Boomwhackers set?
Yes, they share the same tuning system, so pentatonic tubes double up with diatonic ones. Many classrooms buy pentatonic first and expand later.
