BOOMWHACKERS Boomophone XTS Whack Pack

by BOOMWHACKERS

Product Features

• Boomwhackers & Tuned Percussion Tubes, C Maj Scale - Set of 8 Tubes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 25 x 7.5 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002F6MAK
• Item model number: BPXS
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,252 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #7 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Amplifier Accessories > Parts > Tubes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

Everything you need for a new way to play Boomwhackers--like a xylophone! Includes: 8-note Diatonic Set of Boomwhackers, Xylotote tube holder, pair of Boomwhacker Whacker Mallets, one Octavator tube cap, and the Whack-a-Doodle-Doo songbook (19 familiar children's songs and one original song, with notes colored to match the tube colors).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boomwhackers Rock! Music is a Gift!, July 28, 2009

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Arcturus70 "Arcturus70" (In the Orion Spur of the Milky Way Galaxy) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: BOOMWHACKERS Boomophone XTS Whack Pack (Toy)

Just as the product's package states, Boomwhackers Tuned Percussion Tubes are indeed "instant musical fun," no matter what your age is! (My mom, at 71, enjoyed slapping the C-note boomwacker minutes after we unpacked the product.) This was our family's very first set of boomwhackers. First time boomwhacker buyers should truly consider this nice little set because it totally gives you all the start up items for maximum enjoyment and fun. This package includes eight boomwhackers--diatonic Scale, C Major; two mallets; one octivator / tube cover to change the sound of an individual tube; an information sheet; a XyloTote carrying case; and a "Whack--a--Doodle--Doo! Color-Coded Children's Songbook Volume 1," which contains 20 fun songs. Of course, more boomwhacker products and accessories are available, so in time your initial set can grow in size, range, and ability. For more information, just search for boomwhackers on Amazon and / or visit the Boomwhackers official website, which is one of the most creative places on the Net! At that webpage, you can hear the tubes, and you can find a plethora of fascinating products and ideas.

The designers of this set planned very well, and I am impressed with the musical opportunities that this kit can provide for children, families, youth groups, or school classes. The box displays a seal: "Parents' Choice Gold Award" from the Parents' Choice foundation. With just a quick review of product information, one can begin to see the potential for many musical adventures and team-building. Homeschooling parents / guardians who want to add music to their curriculums may truly appreciate this product. The included song-book is written in a very fresh, user-friendly way, and tubes are easily matched to songs / notes. Some basic music lessons are included in the "It's Time to Play Music Section." The enclosed information sheet offers insight on how to use and play the tubes as well as a humorous glossary of Musical Tubes vocabulary--- Boppin'; Carvin' the Air;" Duelin'; Groove....to name a few!

Features we love: The boomwhackers are sturdy, tuned musical instruments that are non-intimidating and approachable for anyone who simply has the ability to whack / hit something. They are well-labeled and colored coded with the songbook, which allows even people new to music access to song playing! The XyloTote is a handy carrying case as well as an instrument unto itself utilizing your boomwhackers in a grouped way. You can choose to play the tubes individually away from the tote or group together in scale order with the tote. You can carry the tubes, the mallets, and the book all together. The XyloTote has a pocket for the songbook. // In the Boomwhacker world, music can be as simple a tapping a basic rhythm or as complex as the songs on the CD WhackTracks: The Boomwhacker Sessions by Ralf Illenberger and Craig Ramsell.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boomwhackers -- great way to learn music, January 11, 2009

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Karri S. Ashbaugh "teacher and mom of 2" (Napoleon, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: BOOMWHACKERS Boomophone XTS Whack Pack (Toy)

Boomwhackers are a great way for young children to play a musical instrument without much help. It gives them a good basic understanding of some musical principles. Fun for adults too! Case that it rolls up in is a great way to store them, very convenient.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, and good basic learning as well!, March 26, 2011

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jw - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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My daughter asks for instruments every year for Christmas, but we aren't buying a pre-schooler violins and harps just yet! She wants a full drum kit as well (with cymbals of course) so we picked the boom whackers as a good alternative. They have turned out to be a lot of fun, and my daughter has started paying enough attention to the colors to actually follow the songs. We are firm believers in piano as a true beginner instrument, but the boomwhackers have been very good at letting my daughter play tunes and have fun without the rigor of having to learn notes yet. And they are not so obnoxious that even when she just whacks that the sound is displeaing. A very nice product for us so far.