{"title":"Auris","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAURIS \u003c\/strong\u003eis a maker of quality Waldorf instruments based in Järna, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Auris instruments are designed by owner and founder Kjell (SHELL) Andersson whose social mission is to hire and train workers with learning disabilities to produce these beautiful instruments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuris instruments are commonly used in Waldorf schools all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"auris-pentatonic-glockenspiel","title":"Curved Pentatonic Glockenspiel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis high quality \u003cstrong\u003ePentatonic Glockenspiel\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eAuris\u003c\/strong\u003e produces clear, pure tones that create a lovely sound experience for young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike our other pentatonic instruments, this glockenspiel uses a five-note scale, tuned to the following notes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD-E-G-A-B-d-e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bars are coated with a fine layer of beeswax to enhance the luster of the brass. The hardwood maple body is finished with wood varnish and beeswax polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause all the notes are in harmony with one another, any song you play will sound beautiful and in tune, even if you are not a musician and can't read music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gently curved body and bright, clear tone of this instrument makes it ideal for a parent or teacher to play for a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a glockenspiel for a child to play, please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bellalunatoys.com\/products\/auris-pentatonic-glockenspiel-seven-tone\" title=\"Children's Auris Pentatonic Seven-Tone Glockenspiel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChildren's Pentatonic Glockenspiel\u003c\/a\u003e, which is easier for a child to hold and has a more mellow tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because musical notation is different in northern Europe where the Auris Glockenspiel is made, the note B is represented by the letter H on this instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11465233153,"sku":"AM-KPB","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1114\/2810\/products\/AurisCurvedPentatonicGlockenspeil.jpg?v=1663824419"},{"product_id":"12-string-diatonic-lyre","title":"Auris 12-String Diatonic Lyre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAuris Diatonic Lyre\u003c\/strong\u003e has 12 steel strings and is constructed of solid European pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual notched bridges, made of hardwood and brass, give the instrument its especially balanced tone and ensure a harmonic progression between low to high strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Auris Diatonic Lyre is tuned in the diatonic (regular seven-note) scale. 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