My new xylophones

Hello Everyone,

On Sunday afternoon, the xylophone maker-Isaac came to the university to drop off my xylophones. They are 15-keyed instruments tuned pentatonically in G - Pentatonic meaning a five-note scale...think of the black notes on a piano. The resonators are gourds with small holes covered by a thin membrane that vibrates. They have a wonderful sound. It will be great to have some instruments to use for performing and teaching.

I will ship one home and bring one back with me on the plane.

All for now,

Patrick