Noise for Airports

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Gloggomobil is based on the principle of the barrel organ and helps to introduce a child to the world of music. When the black pegs are pushed into the holes on the drum and the simple turning mechanism is set in motion, melodies can be heard. A child can also produce bell-like sounds directly with the drumsticks on the detachable xylophone. Instead of just listening to music, a child will enjoy being able to compose music as well.
This is a gorgeous (and expensive—$1100!) toy, and at 35 x 33 x 17.5 cm, a nice size too. I’m not sure who’s in the business of teaching kids about the history of barrel-operated instruments, but if this were cheaper, it would be a good way to do it!
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Gloggomobil is based on the principle of the barrel organ and helps to introduce a child to the world of music. When the black pegs are pushed into the holes on the drum and the simple turning mechanism is set in motion, melodies can be heard. A child can also produce bell-like sounds directly with the drumsticks on the detachable xylophone. Instead of just listening to music, a child will enjoy being able to compose music as well.

This is a gorgeous (and expensive—$1100!) toy, and at 35 x 33 x 17.5 cm, a nice size too. I’m not sure who’s in the business of teaching kids about the history of barrel-operated instruments, but if this were cheaper, it would be a good way to do it!

(via naef usa)