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Play xylophone online.

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Choose Play to tap or glide across the instrument. Choose Rotate to change your view. Use Play close-up for larger playing surfaces. The note controls below also work with your keyboard.

Your keys. Your rhythm.

Press two or more keys together for a chord.

←→ switch instrumentesc stop sound
All 17 pitches Tap to play the full 3D range
Playing preferences

Try a tune

Hear it on xylophone, then make it your own.

Keep the beat

Set your tempo and play along.

The click is for practice and is not included in recordings.
PLAY. EXPLORE. REPEAT.

A closer look at the xylophone.

Guide updated

Play a free virtual xylophone with bright sampled notes. Tap or glide across the bars and create melodies with your computer keyboard.

Explore the bright, percussive voice of a xylophone. Each bar produces a distinct pitch, making short melodies easy to follow by sight and sound.

Play your next note

How do I play the online xylophone?

In 3D view, choose Play to tap, strum, or glide across a playing surface. Hold keys or wind surfaces to sustain a note. Choose Rotate to inspect the model; scroll or pinch to zoom. Use the labeled note controls or computer keys for chords and the full range. Classic view provides the original illustrated playing surface. Both 3D rows play: 17 chromatic notes from C5 to E6, including the raised accidental bars. Classic view keeps ten diatonic notes. Use Play close-up to enlarge the bars or open All pitches for labeled controls.

What sounds does the virtual xylophone use?

Xylophone samples give each strike a crisp attack and ringing upper overtones.

Audio & tune credits
TRY IT. LISTEN. MAKE IT YOURS.

Use the raised bars between the natural notes

Explore the chromatic pitches available in 3D. This short climb includes notes that the compact diatonic Classic layout leaves out.

Starting tempo: 60 BPM. Use Keep the beat for a steady pulse.

  1. 1C5
  2. 2C-sharp5
  3. 3D5
  4. 4D-sharp5
  5. 5E5
  6. 6D-sharp5
  7. 7D5
  8. 8C5
  1. Expose the complete range

    Choose 3D view and open All 17 pitches below the main note controls. Find C5, C-sharp5, D5, D-sharp5 and E5; sharp labels use the sharp symbol in the controls.

  2. Tap each semitone

    At 60 BPM, tap one named control on each beat. Use the full-range buttons for the sharps rather than the compact computer-key shortcuts.

  3. Find the same pitches on the model

    Choose Play and use Play close-up if needed. Repeat on the two rows of 3D bars, including the raised accidental bars.

Try next: Skip both sharp notes and play C5-D5-E5-D5. Compare that larger-step pattern with the chromatic climb.

How do I record the xylophone in Resonant?

  1. Choose your playing controls

    Choose Play in 3D view or switch to Classic. Tap a playing surface, use the labeled note controls, or press a computer-key shortcut to enable sound.

  2. Record your idea

    Press Record above the instrument, then play your phrase. This records studio audio without using your microphone. Each take can last up to five minutes.

  3. Listen and keep a copy

    Press Stop, open Recordings, and listen to the take. Choose Download WAV or Original audio to keep a file. Saved takes stay on this device; clearing browser storage removes them.

A few useful notes about the xylophone

How do I play a xylophone run?

In Classic view, drag across neighboring bars, or use successive labeled keyboard shortcuts in either view. Each strike rings out without needing to hold the control.

Can I strike two xylophone notes together?

Yes. Press two labeled note controls or keyboard shortcuts together. Classic view also lets you touch two bars directly. A mouse can strike the bars in sequence.

Tap or press a key to enable sound