{"product_id":"fuzeau-octoblock-63109","title":"Octoblock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAn Awakening Instrument Between Percussion and Melody\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalfway between percussion and melodic instrument, this octoblock offers a playful and very accessible experience: the sound is produced by the contact of the mallet with the wooden bars. Whereas some percussion instruments focus solely on rhythm, this format naturally emphasizes the \u003cstrong\u003epitch of the notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003esound color\u003c\/strong\u003e. It thus easily integrates into a musical awakening approach, complementing instruments like small metallophones or xylophones, while providing a different and very intuitive gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Whom and For What Uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003emusical awakening and practice\u003c\/strong\u003e: at home, in daycare, at school, in leisure centers, or in music therapy workshops. Its quick handling allows children to participate without technical prerequisites, while opening the door to structured activities: listening games, imitation, musical question-and-answer, discovery of contrasts (forte and piano), or early melodic landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also very suitable for teachers and facilitators seeking an expressive sound support, easy to pass around in a group, and capable of producing a rewarding musical result from the first attempts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVaried Sounds Through Simple Gestures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe octoblock stands out by the way it produces sound: the mallet moves against each wooden bar, creating a sound that is both \u003cstrong\u003emelodious\u003c\/strong\u003e and evolving. Depending on how you play, you can shift from a more \"sustained\" sound to clearer notes, which encourages exploration and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\"Rotation\" Mode: A Continuous and Captivating Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy spinning the mallet inside the instrument, you get a succession of notes triggered as it contacts the bars. This is an excellent starting point for working on listening and attention: the child clearly hears the variations, learns to control their gesture, and to adjust their speed to influence the sound output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\"Strike\" Mode: Articulation, Rhythm, and Precision\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy striking the bars with the mallet, you obtain sharper attacks, perfect for approaching rhythm, pulse, and coordination. It then becomes possible to \u003cstrong\u003eplay the notes one by one\u003c\/strong\u003e, like on a small xylophone, and to build short melodic patterns. This alternation between rotation and striking enriches the play and allows for varied activities throughout sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:2;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eincluded\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Fuzeau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357209841939,"sku":"63109","price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/ac4aaff4669d9139ffe8eea2679e9340318a2629_OCTOBLOCK_5333.jpg?v=1793372922","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/fuzeau-octoblock-63109","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}