Improv 757: Eight (rainbow glockenspiel)
I have a fondness for (good) toy instruments. The difference between a good and a bad toy instrument isn't price; it's playability and musicality. The best toy instruments can accommodate a four-year-old learning "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and someone who wants to play something more complex. And yes, complexity is possible even on an eight-note instrument. I enjoy playing these little instruments BECAUSE they're limited. Within their limitations, there's plenty to explore. I have two other glockenspiels with bigger ranges and accidentals, but this simple one-octave diatonic glockenspiel has its own charm.
I have a fondness for (good) toy instruments. The difference between a good and a bad toy instrument isn't price; it's playability and musicality. The best toy instruments can accommodate a four-year-old learning "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and someone who wants to play something more complex. And yes, complexity is possible even on an eight-note instrument. I enjoy playing these little instruments BECAUSE they're limited. Within their limitations, there's plenty to explore. I have two other glockenspiels with bigger ranges and accidentals, but this simple one-octave diatonic glockenspiel has its own charm.