Basic Beat Basic Beat BBR8 8-note Resonator Bells w/ Case (Basic Beat 200240), Kids & Movement Kids Bells & Glockenspiels Resonator Bells

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As a music therapist, I use this instrument with my students with special needs. We use them to improve speech, fine motor skills, auditory tracking, turn taking and more.

English M on Sep 17, 2014

Cheaper than the fancy ones - works well enough!

Kate L on Oct 7, 2013

I like the convenience of being able to choose what notes I want the kids to be able to learn, the compact case, and learning all 8 notes at once if needed.

Laurelyn A on Jun 3, 2013

Super fun set of resonator bells. My children love them, as do most children who come to our home and play with them. We've had ours for three years, and they are like new, of course my children play pretty gently, but I am impressed with the quality.

Taryn B on Apr 26, 2013

A presenter at NAEYC used them and I loved the sound

Denise M on Dec 9, 2012

I use this daily with my music students. I even created a curriculum of simple songs and patterns to use with this! Check it out at Rhythms For Living!

Kristen S on Dec 3, 2012

My daughter uses these in her music class and loves them. I am now getting these for the nieces and nephews. They are great because you can take out the chimes you want to use and they can later translate to piano.

Sonja P on Nov 26, 2012

my grandson loves music

Karen W on Nov 10, 2012

My daughter's music teacher highly recommended getting this item!

Jennifer M on Oct 25, 2012

good substitute for big barred instruments - very portable and affordable

Stephanie M on Sep 30, 2012

My granddaughter loved this set at a university mom and me class. she is 21 months

Beth L on Sep 26, 2012

Price, quality for the price and portable.

Kate T on Aug 20, 2012

Good sound, easy to transport, and little ones love the colors. Great for traveling early childhood teachers!

Kathy C on Jul 24, 2012

it has a great sound and easy to play

Catherine H on Jun 20, 2012

Removable bells allow for each student to have one to play

Jeannie F on May 22, 2012

The tones really ring out. Each of the blocks come out separately, so more kids can play at a time, or a chord can be made without the other notes around.

Jennifer N on Mar 29, 2012

I am teaching from a cart at this school so I cannot have big Orff instruments. This gives the kids a chance to do the "Mallet Madness" activities they enjoy and learn from so much, even as they sit at their desks. I can take out bars for pentatonic, which we use a lot.

Stephanie M on Feb 10, 2012

my daughter was in the hospital and music person came around with it and my daughter like it

Debra C on Dec 9, 2011

We use resonator bells in my 2-year-old daughter's music class and she loves them!

Yasamin B on Nov 29, 2011

As a music therapist, I use this instrument with my students with special needs. We use them to improve speech, fine motor skills, auditory tracking, turn taking and more.

English M on Sep 17, 2014

Good sound quality great for improvising on the pentatonic scale and they match the same colors of the children hand bells so my charts will match both instruments

Heather O on Apr 25, 2014

Cheaper than the fancy ones - works well enough!

Kate L on Oct 7, 2013

I like that it has a case and that the bells can be removed and reordered. This allows easy pentatonic play.

Laura M on Jul 27, 2013

I like the convenience of being able to choose what notes I want the kids to be able to learn, the compact case, and learning all 8 notes at once if needed.

Laurelyn A on Jun 3, 2013

I chose this instrument because I already have one and I've been pleased with how it has held up. I like that the bells are removable and it is easy to set up for pattern or ostinato playing.

Lisa R on May 3, 2013

Taryn B on Apr 26, 2013

Therapy use. Left neglect, and hand eye coordination.

Kim N on Apr 20, 2013

A presenter at NAEYC used them and I loved the sound

Denise M on Dec 9, 2012

I am a music therapist. I have used a set with clients. My granddaughters are now old enough to be interested in them.

Judy I on Dec 7, 2012

I use this daily with my music students. I even created a curriculum of simple songs and patterns to use with this! Check it out at Rhythms For Living!

Kristen S on Dec 3, 2012

wanted a good quality bell set for autistic son. Right price, will be a Christmas present.

Rachel V on Nov 26, 2012

Sonja P on Nov 26, 2012

for use in music therapy sessions - I like that the bells can be individually removed so I can create a pentatonic scale for the client

Sarah T on Nov 18, 2012

my grandson loves music

Karen W on Nov 10, 2012

Love them for my young students to learn melody.

Suzanne M on Oct 31, 2012

My daughter's music teacher highly recommended getting this item!

Jennifer M on Oct 25, 2012

I use these in an early elementary music education class when first learning the treble clef music scale. Sturdy and removable.

Janice B on Oct 23, 2012

good substitute for big barred instruments - very portable and affordable

Stephanie M on Sep 30, 2012

to have clients play in a group setting

Kella R on Sep 27, 2012

My granddaughter loved this set at a university mom and me class. she is 21 months

Beth L on Sep 26, 2012

To use in preschool/toddler music classroom. Cheaper than a full set of resonator bars, had a case, and were colorful. NICE tone! We use them a lot!

Judith L on Aug 20, 2012

Price, quality for the price and portable.

Kate T on Aug 20, 2012

The music therapist I worked with had these resonator bells and they were wonderful to use in our music therapy sessions. It was great that I could take the bells out of the case and they were easy to clean.

Megan G on Aug 16, 2012

Good sound, easy to transport, and little ones love the colors. Great for traveling early childhood teachers!

Kathy C on Jul 24, 2012

It is great because you can remove the resonators, making it easier for little children to play.

Teresa A on Jul 16, 2012

it has a great sound and easy to play

Catherine H on Jun 20, 2012

love the "standard" coloring of the bells and that I can limit the number available

Colleen M on Jun 1, 2012

Removable bells allow for each student to have one to play

Jeannie F on May 22, 2012

I am a music teacher, and I teach a program especially designed for toddlers. The kids love these and so do I!

Regina A on May 17, 2012

The tones really ring out. Each of the blocks come out separately, so more kids can play at a time, or a chord can be made without the other notes around.

Jennifer N on Mar 29, 2012

I am a traveling Music Teacher

Monique B on Feb 21, 2012

Stephanie M on Feb 10, 2012

I needed more sets of bells for the class sizes that I have. They are very durable, the cases are great and the kids like the colors!

Tracy S on Jan 13, 2012

my daughter was in the hospital and music person came around with it and my daughter like it

Debra C on Dec 9, 2011

I imagine that my 3-year-old will really enjoy this. We have a glockenspiel that gets a fair amount of use, but with the fun carrying case and removable bars, this looks irresistible, and I have been pleased with the other Basic Beat products we've ordered!

Sarah M on Dec 1, 2011

We use resonator bells in my 2-year-old daughter's music class and she loves them!

Yasamin B on Nov 29, 2011

recommended by music teacher

Cristina J on Nov 29, 2011

Good sound quality great for improvising on the pentatonic scale and they match the same colors of the children hand bells so my charts will match both instruments

Heather O on Apr 25, 2014

I like that it has a case and that the bells can be removed and reordered. This allows easy pentatonic play.

Laura M on Jul 27, 2013

I chose this instrument because I already have one and I've been pleased with how it has held up. I like that the bells are removable and it is easy to set up for pattern or ostinato playing.

Lisa R on May 3, 2013

Therapy use. Left neglect, and hand eye coordination.

Kim N on Apr 20, 2013

I am a music therapist. I have used a set with clients. My granddaughters are now old enough to be interested in them.

Judy I on Dec 7, 2012

wanted a good quality bell set for autistic son. Right price, will be a Christmas present.

Rachel V on Nov 26, 2012

for use in music therapy sessions - I like that the bells can be individually removed so I can create a pentatonic scale for the client

Sarah T on Nov 18, 2012

Love them for my young students to learn melody.

Suzanne M on Oct 31, 2012

I use these in an early elementary music education class when first learning the treble clef music scale. Sturdy and removable.

Janice B on Oct 23, 2012

to have clients play in a group setting

Kella R on Sep 27, 2012

To use in preschool/toddler music classroom. Cheaper than a full set of resonator bars, had a case, and were colorful. NICE tone! We use them a lot!

Judith L on Aug 20, 2012

Megan G on Aug 16, 2012

It is great because you can remove the resonators, making it easier for little children to play.

Teresa A on Jul 16, 2012

love the "standard" coloring of the bells and that I can limit the number available

Colleen M on Jun 1, 2012

I am a music teacher, and I teach a program especially designed for toddlers. The kids love these and so do I!

Regina A on May 17, 2012

I am a traveling Music Teacher

Monique B on Feb 21, 2012

I needed more sets of bells for the class sizes that I have. They are very durable, the cases are great and the kids like the colors!

Tracy S on Jan 13, 2012

Sarah M on Dec 1, 2011

recommended by music teacher

Cristina J on Nov 29, 2011

I am trying to make matching colored circles for note heads but haven't bought the set . Are the colors seen the real actually colors for the notes? Is it a pink/purple? would you call it pink or would you call it purple for pitch b?
Are these bells individually tuned perfectly like some resonator bars?
Collen wrote that she liked the standard coloring of the bells. I am not sure what she meant by that comment? i know they somewhat match boomwacker coloring but what else?

rabe c on Aug 18, 2012

BEST ANSWER: Yes, the color are exactly as seen: remember the 2 Cs are red. Since they took out the dark blue for display purposes, it is A. The B is a purple.
The pitch on these bells is very good- you will be pleased and especially for the price!
I wish the Boomwhackers had used the same exact color formation.
For ideas using tone bells and boomwhackers (the ideas are interchangeable) , go to FunMusicCo.

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Kate T on Aug 20, 2012

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Kate T on Aug 20, 2012

These are the actual colors for the bars.
red orange yellow green light blue dark blue purple red
Lovely tone - substitute these for an octave of resonator bars at a much lower price than "pricey" resonator bar full set.
Standard color of the bells???? Could this mean that both C's (top and bottom of the octave) are both red?
My toddler and pre-school music class students love these bars.

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Judith L on Aug 20, 2012

I don't have my bells in front of me at the moment, but as I recall, pitch B is more purple than pink--sort of purplish pink. The pictured colors are quite close to the actual. As for tuning, they are tuned more carefully than most inexpensive metal pitched scales. Hope this helps. Susan

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Susan K on Aug 28, 2012

The note "B" is purple. They are similar to the boomwhackers until you get to G & A. G is aqua and A is blue. Yes, they are individually tuned. They sound very nice. Not sure about the standard coloring of bells comment. Hope this helps!

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St S on Aug 20, 2012

I think it is the same a the 8 hand bell sets. It is very close to purple. It's like the Starbucks refresher color.

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Jessy R on Aug 20, 2012

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can you order individual notes?

Rita B on Aug 3, 2016

BEST ANSWER: These resonator bells are only available as a set. We do sell replacement cases.

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Michael F Staff on Sep 14, 2016

where can I get simple color coded notes for my 5 year old who has special needs?

jackie p on Jan 2, 2016

BEST ANSWER: The best option we have is handbell cards:
http://www.westmusic.com/p/melody-cards-for-bells-530258

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Mark J Staff on Jan 4, 2016

What are the dimensions of the case?

A shopper on May 4, 2015

BEST ANSWER: Approximately 12"L x 8"W x 2"H

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Mark J Staff on May 4, 2015

What small parts can babies choke on in this set?

Barbara A on Feb 16, 2015

BEST ANSWER: It may be possible to remove the rubber pieces underneath the resonator bells which hold them in place.

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Mark J Staff on Feb 16, 2015

Is there a book/curriculum that goes with this product?

Stephanie P on Jan 9, 2015

BEST ANSWER: We would suggest any book marked for 8-not handbells. Here are some examples:
http://www.westmusic.com/p/8-note-bell-songs-815771
http://www.westmusic.com/p/more-8-note-bell-songs-815772
http://www.westmusic.com/p/celebrations-for-8-note-handbells-802896

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Mark J Staff on Jan 9, 2015

Where are these bells made?

A shopper on Nov 13, 2014

BEST ANSWER: This instrument is made in Taiwan.

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Mark J Staff on Nov 13, 2014

Can I buy additional bells (accidentals) or do they only make these 8 tones?

Janea on Oct 30, 2013

BEST ANSWER: There are no accidentals available for this product.

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Mark J Staff on Oct 31, 2013

How does one use this for music therapy with dementia, vent/sleep state patients, geriatrics with language and movement issues? Thanks. Shoshana

s s on Jan 28, 2013

BEST ANSWER: I am not sure where you are in your studies of Music Therapy but I do know that every instrument can be used in therapy if it fits the needs of your goals for the patient. This question is much to broad for this venue. I suggest asking a professor, or reading case studies with this type of diagnosis.