Handcrafted Instruments

Imagine stepping up to an instrument you have never played before and being able to make beautiful, rhythmic and melodic music right away. Now, imagine the same experience while playing together with others on several different instruments; all without musical training or direction of any kind.

hand crafted instruments

Ideal for Early Years, KS1 and KS2

Play Direct UK.com’s unique, custom made, hand crafted outdoor musical instruments are easy to play and offer interactive fun for beginners and experts alike. Knowledge of music, keys or scales is not necessary. The tones are pure and soothing and there are no wrong notes! Great for school playgrounds, these beautifully designed percussion instruments are built to deliver the highest quality sound. Also, please visit our Musical Panels page.


PD1200-01 Imbarimba	PD1200-04 Swirl	PD1200-07 Eye Chimes	PD1200-10 Tubano Drums
£2618	£3141	£2424	£1276
L x W: 1.10m x 0.80m Imbarimba is a unique musical design combining elements of two classic African instruments: the marimba (a resonated xylophone) and the kalimba (thumb piano). It is pitched one octave above the Amadinda.	L x W: 1.50m x 1.40m The Swirl is made of twenty-six resonated aluminium chimes in the key of C major, ranging in pitch from soprano to alto. The Swirl incorporates individual resonators for each chime, giving a rich tone.	Height range: 1.40m/2.70m Stunning in both their towering appearance and low resonant sound. These seven chimes are pitched two octaves below middle C. Also available to buy individually.	Height range: 0.70m/0.80m Width range: 0.17m/0.40m These five tubano styled drums are made with replaceable PVC heads. The drums can be fixed at varying heights to suit your needs. Also available to buy individually.


PD1200-17 Flying Amadinda	PD1200-18 Pegasus	PD1200-21 Amadinda	PD1200-23 Manta Ray
£1914	£2594	£3408	£2594
L x W: 1.80m x 1.10m The Flying Amadinda’s thirteen bars are suspended between a sturdy frame. The coated steel cable suspending the bars is maintenance free. It is tuned to C major in the pentatonic scale.	L x W: 1.20m x 0.50m Metallophones have been used in music for hundreds of years. There are several different types used in gamelan ensembles. This metallophone is made with twenty-three aluminium bars in the key of C major.	L x W: 1.60m x 0.80m The Amadinda is inspired by a traditional pentatonic xylophone originating in Uganda. It has large resonating chambers that give a deep and rich tone. Tuned to C major in the pentatonic scale.	L x W: 1.60m x 0.50m The Manta Ray is an elegant aluminium metallophone with a stainless steel frame. The range is two octaves and a fifth, the scale is C major. Playing this instrument is a delight.

Please Note: Prices shown are for the instrument to be supplied suitable for a ground installation only and in standard colours. Some items can be prepared for wall mounting or with a freestanding base at an additional cost. Please ask for details/options.