Xylophone Online Virtual Instrument with Recorder for Kids

This is an online interactive virtual xylophone with a colorful flat modern design for children. It’s a great instrument to teach kids music appreciation and how to play basic melodies on a major scale. This xylophone music application comes with 2 pre-recorded songs, such as Happy Birthday and Jingle Bells. They can play those songs and see which keys to tap while listening to the recording. Besides learning and practicing songs, they can even compose their own tunes. It’s great tool that encourages children’s listening skills and musical creativity.

Tap on the xylophone keys to play a tune. Practice playing a song or make up tunes.
There are 2 pre-recorded songs: Jingle Bells & Happy Birthday. Listen to each by selecting ‘Play Song.’
When you play the pre-recorded songs, the xylophone will show you which keys it is playing.
Try to play the pre-recorded songs on your own. Better yet, record original compositions of your own.

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Play Xylophone Online Music Simulator Game for Children

Children can play this free online virtual xylophone musical instrument with key labels by clicking in the window below.

Alternatively kids and adults can play this online interactive xylophone with 2 songs and a recorder as a web application .

Virtual Xylophone Online Musical Instrument Game with Key Labels Play Instructions

How to Play

Tap keys and practice playing tunes on a basic major scale. You can learn to play Jingle Bells and Happy Birthday by playing the in-game songs. You can also record melodies or your own original songs and play them back.

Starting the Game
- Once the screen loads, it immediately displays the virtual xylophone.
- You can click or tap on the xylophone keys to play a tune.
- There are 8 xylophone keys that comprise one basic major scale.
- Each xylophone key is labeled with its corresponding note letter name below it.
  - 1st, Pink key – C
  - 2nd Red key – D
  - 3rd Orange key – E
  - 4th Yellow key – F
  - 5th Dark Green key – G
  - 6th Light Green key – A
  - 7th Light Blue key – B
  - 8th Gray key – C
- You can only tap or click one xylophone key at a time.
- The simulator does not allow you to tap multiple notes at the same time.
Other Xylophone Simulator Features
- 2 Pre-recorded Songs
  - This interactive xylophone simulator comes with 2 pre-recorded songs.
  - The songs are Jingle Bells and Happy Birthday. Just select a song on the upper right portion of the screen.
  - To play a song, simply select the pink “Play Song” button beside the song bar.
  - While playing, the screen shows each key that is being played. A key blinks when it is tapped.
  - Showing the keys live while playing the song helps kids learn how to play the song on their own.
- Using the Recorder
  - Another key feature is the recorder. You can record a tune and play it back anytime.
  - To record, simply select the pink “Start Recording” button on the top right side of the screen.
  - Then play your tune. The button turns green with a “Stop Recording” text while you are recording.
  - Get creative. Record a song you learned or even an original tune you composed.
  - To stop recording, simply select the “Stop Recording” button.
  - The song will appear as “Record [number]” on the song bar at the right side of the screen.
    - For example, if t’s your first time to record a tune, the song will be saved as “Record 3.”
    - If it’s your second time to record a tune, it will be saved as “Record 4,” and so on.
    - Recorded songs are saved on your local web browser.
    - To play back your recorded song, simply select it in the song bar and press “Play Song.”
    - You can record an infinite number of tunes when you play this virtual xylophone. Have fun!
Game Controls
- Touchscreen
  - Using your finger, simply tap the key you want to play. Practice playing a tune or compose your own melody.
  - You can only tap one key at a time. This music application does not allow you to tap multiples keys simultaneously.
  - The color of the key turns lighter when you tap it. Make sure to tap the middle of each key instead of the edges to produce the sound.
- Mouse
  - Using your mouse cursor, left click on a key you want to play. Practice playing a tune or create your own song.
  - You can only click one key at a time. This virtual xylophone does not allow users to tap multiple keys simultaneously.
  - It also does not have keyboard controls. You can only click a key using your mouse cursor.
  - The color of the key turns lighter when you click it. You can tap the middle of the key and the edge of the key and it will still produce sound.
Strategy for Use
- This is a virtual xylophone online simulator with colorful keys for kids. It has a simple and clean modern design that is straightforward and easy to use.
- Children can enjoy learning and practicing basic songs on the xylophone. They can also play it while singing along to their favorite tunes.
- Encourage your child’s creativity by letting them compose their own music and recording songs.
- Kids can record the songs they love to play and play them back anytime on the browser.
- Play this virtual xylophone along with other virtual instruments such as the drums, guitar, and the piano.
  - The pre-recorded songs show which keys are being tapped to play the entire song.
  - Kids can watch how the pre-recorded songs are play to help them learn and memorize the Happy Birthday and Jingle Bells songs.
  - This virtual xylophone is also a good tool to introduce kids to pitch and the basic major scale.
  - Parents and teachers can use this tool to teach listening and music appreciation skills, especially to kids in preschool.