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Music by its very nature is universal. Freenotes are beautiful instruments that focus on social sustainability for public spaces. Embracing Universal Design, Freenotes create environments that are useable by all people, including an aging population, people with disabilities and an increasingly diverse culture. They also meet the need for doing more with less. Enhancing any outdoor setting with music, they make public spaces useable and appealing to all.Encouraging social participation, Freenotes are easily played by people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, mobility, visual, auditory or mental ability. Music will always be a gathering force that builds community. These unique sound sculptures deliver creative sensory play through engaging interactive art. Freenotes are the next generation of outdoor musical instrument.Improving human performance,�XLI]�IRWYVI�QYWMGEP�WYGGIWW�JVSQ�XLI�ZIV]�¿�VWX�note. The ensemble is created so any combination of notes is pleasing. Internationally VIGSKRM^IH�EW�XLI�¿�RIWX�ERH�QSWX�MRRSZEXMZI�QYWMGEP�IRWIQFPI��*VIIRSXIW�WSYRHW�are sophisticated and surprisingly delightful.Promoting health and wellness, Freenotes offer a unique play experience connecting people through creativity in outdoor environments. These beautiful instruments enliven outdoor settings with concert quality sound. By inviting participation and interaction, Freenotes bring people back again and again.Freenotes Harmony Park makes an ensemble of outdoor musical instruments that is the ideal universal design element. With Freenotes, musical expression is accessible to everyone regardless of musical training. Any grouping of these real musical instruments plays together in perfect harmony making them fun and engaging for novice or expert alike.

Freenotes Make Music Fun and Accessible so Everyone Can Play!

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These compact instruments are the

toughest we have ever built with aluminum

resonators replacing the previous ABS designs. The side edges are

sheathed in aluminum as well making them

virtually indestructible. They occupy less space and they require less budget too, making

them attractive on many levels. Stands come in two sizes: either

standard or preschool. The grouping is offered as an ensemble with stock colors in desert tones of Sage, Deep Purple and Hazel Nut. Educational materials are available on our

website to guide players through improvisational

activities. Look for Playtivities on our home page under Information

and Resources.

Piper - A smaller more durable version of the Imbarimba featured on page 8. This instrument evolved from a classic *VIIRSXIW� HIWMKR�� �8LI� ¿�FIVKPEWW� FEVW�provide a contrast in tone to the other two instruments in the trio. It’s a great instrument to play improvisational rhythms. The stock color is Hazel Nut.

Merry - This bright sounding instrument makes melody with its lyrical voice. A smaller version of the Pegasus seen on page 11, this is one of our original bestselling members of the Freenotes family. The stock color is Deep Purple.

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Instantly you get it – these instruments have the power to unlock creative expressive play through music. All instruments play together and any combination of notes are pleasing. Surprisingly delightful, these interactive art sculptures work as educational tools to challenge the imagination by stimulating creativity. No matter one’s developmental level, Freenotes instruments make it possible for everyone to create beautiful music.

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This ideal trio is created so all instruments play together and any combination of notes is pleasing. All Freenotes instruments are in the category of percussion instruments because they are played with QEPPIXW��*VIIRSXIW�HIWMKRW�MRGSVTSVEXI�WMQTPM¿�IH�QYWMGEP�TVMRGMTPIW�XLEX�ensure a player’s enjoyment and satisfaction, as well as those listening nearby. Pictured left to right in stock colors: Pegasus p.11, Manta Ray p.10, Yantzee p. 18

Freenotes Basic Package

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This specially designed ensemble is a mixed quartet offering a musical experience for all. Drawing upon years of experience with music theory and an analytical mind, Grammy Award winning musician Richard Cooke created this unique variety of instruments that ensure QYWMGEP�WYGGIWW�JVSQ�XLI�ZIV]�¿�VWX�RSXI���2S�SXLIV�W]WXIQ�SJ�QYWMGEP�instruments offers this opportunity – especially to a novice. Pictured in stock colors: the Imbarimba p.8, Swirl p. 9, Yantzee p. 18, Tuned Drums with molded caps p.17

Freenotes Deluxe Package

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This ensemble of real musical instruments delivers maximum pitch range with texture and pure distinct tones that blend into soothing sounds. These percussion instruments are perfectly tuned and stay tuned to make musical expression accessible to all. Regardless of musical training, everyone can step right into improvisational play, solo or in group. Pictured are the Contra Bass Chimes p. 12, Imbarimba p. 8, Swirl p.9, Pegasus p.11, Tuned Drums p.17

Freenotes Premium Package

Special People - Special Needs

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Designed to enhance physical and mental development through the exploration of sound, Freenotes are accessible to people with physical and developmental disabilities. Only the simplest of motor skills are needed to activate pure harmonies ensuring success for all players. Providing gratifying musical I\TIVMIRGIW�MR�TYFPMG�WTEGIW�FYMPHW�GSR¿�HIRGI�

and self-esteem.Achieving multiple goals, these instruments are recognized for enhancing cognitive and motor play skills while encouraging listening. Freenotes invite participation for individuals as well as groups to explore and learn. By simply shaping sounds, melody and rhythm, players become instant experts in improvising beautiful music.

Playing music transcends all boundaries of age, ethnicity, gender and physicality.with Freenotes... everyone can play

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The Imbarimba is a unique musical design combining the elements of two African instruments: the marimba and the kalimba. These notes are arranged in the layout of the kalimba. This allows both hands equal access to XLI�YTTIV�ERH�PS[IV�RSXIW��'SEXIH�¿�FIVKPEWW�FEVW�EVI�entirely weatherproof and withstand hard use and the elements. Stock color is yellow. The Piper is a smaller version. Insert photos are two recommended accompanying instruments.

Imbarimbacustom color see p.20

Yantzee p.18

Pegasus p. 11

Swirl

Tuned Drums p. 17custom color see p.20

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Contrabass Chimes p. 14

The stunning sculptural presence of this design exudes both beautiful sounds and visual art.

Tones are pure, soothing and never go out of tune.

The chimes are made of durable, resonated

anodized aluminium, and range from soprano to alto. The Swirl’s warm

vibrant tone comes from individual resonators. Stock color is orange.8LI�+VMJ¿�R�MW�E�WQEPPIV�version. Insert photos are two recommended

accompanying instruments.

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Flying Amadinda p. 15

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The Manta Ray simply captures the imagination. This elegant, anodized aluminium metalophone has a powder-coated steel frame, making it tough and maintenance-free. The individual chime tubes are suspended by nylon-coated, stainless steel cable. Playing this instrument is a fanciful delight, making beautiful music accessible to all. Insert photos are two recommended accompanying instruments.

Saturn’s Chimes p. 16

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Pegasus

The Pegasus is a hefty metalophone made with

resonated aluminium bars which are laced on with coated stainless steel cable. The instrument

can also be mounted on a sturdy portable stand. Stock color is sky blue. The Merry is a smaller version. Insert photos are two recommended

accompanying instruments.

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Botanical Gardens of Key West, Florida.

Freenotes provide art in public places at Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center, Parker, Colorado.

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Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club, of Minnesota, with a Freenotes installation, earned a Rotary -RXIVREXMSREP�7MKRM¿�GERX�Achievement Award in 2011. From over 33,000 Rotary Club nominations only 143 awards were given out worldwide.

The chimes are a huge hit with visitors at the City of Sedona, Arizona’s Visitor Center Plaza becoming one of the highlights of their visit.

Vacationers enjoy playing music outside the scenic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train depot in Colorado.

Stunning in both their towering appearance and low resonant sound, these seven chimes are pitched one octave below middle C. The chimes range in height from seven to nine feet. They are made of four-inch diameter, heavy duty anodized aluminium tube, and can be installed in a horseshoe shape to enable the player to experience a “surround sound” effect. Contrabass chimes can be purchased individually. Insert photos are two recommended accompanying instruments.

Contrabass Chimes

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Imbarimba p. 8

Pegasus p. 11

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custom color see p.20Saturn’s Chimes p. 16

Flying Amadinda

Musical bars of coated ¿�FIVKPEWW�LERK�FIX[IIR�a sturdy frame made of

recycled plastic posts. The Amadinda is an ancient xylophone from Uganda.

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ideal for areas where sound levels are important to maintain. Insert photos

are two recommended accompanying instruments.

Saturn’s Chimes

Piper p.2

This dramatic curved array of anodized aluminium chimes features warm, long-sustaining tones resonating harmonies from deep space. The chimes are two-inch diameter tubing hung with long-lasting, coated stainless steel cable. 7XERHMRK�IMKLX�JIIX�XEPP�ERH�¿�ZI�JIIX�[MHI��XLMW�MRWXVYQIRX�QEOIW�E�WXYRRMRK�visual and auditory addition to any outdoor area. A powder-coated steel frame is optional. Insert photos are two recommended accompanying instruments.

Swirl p. 9

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New and improved molded plastic drum caps are available that never chip SV�WGVEXGL��8LIWI�¿�ZI�XYRIH�LERH�HVYQW�EVI�WSPH�MR�WXERHEVH�SV�TVIWGLSSP�LIMKLXW��1EHI�[MXL�VITPEGIEFPI�LIEHW�VERKMRK�JVSQ�WIZIR�XS�¿�JXIIR�MRGLIW�in diameter. The bases of the drums can be permanently installed directly into the ground in your choice of arrangement, or they can be surface mounted using our portable stand. Comes in two stock colors, rainbow and green. Insert photos are two recommended accompanying instruments.

Tuned DrumsManta Ray p. 10 Imbarimba p. 8

A foundational piece for any instrument

grouping, the low notes of the Yantzee create a rich canvas of sound for the other melodic instruments to play

over. The Yantzee is an excellent accompaniment for all other Freenotes designs. The individual notes are made with

resonated aluminium bars that give these low tones remarkable projection for

their size. Stock color is sage. Insert photos are two recommended

accompanying instruments.

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Yantzee

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Pagoda Bells

As a park or garden ornament, or as an engaging piece of

interactive urban art, this instrument rings with

blended tones, focusing attention on any outdoor setting. Reminiscent of the architecture of the

Orient, this vertical array of bells provides lush tones of long duration.

Durable and maintenance free, the Pagoda

Bells are a calming addition to any outdoor setting. Insert photos are two recommended

accompanying instruments.

Manta ray p. 10

Pagoda Bells

Swirl p. 9

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Some technical notes...

Instrument supports are made of dark brown, high-density, recycled plastic. Guaranteed never to rot, warp or crack. Powder-coated steel posts are optional.

All Freenotes instruments (with the exception of the Tuned Drums) are supplied with two or more durable mallets, made to withstand the outdoor elements. They are attached to the instrument with nylon-coated stainless steel cables. Additional mallets can be purchased and attached, as more than one person can play each instrument at the same time. The heights of every instrument can be adjusted to accommodate players of all ages.

As we continue to develop and improve our products, we reserve the right to implement minor changes to the published contents of this brochure.

To see all product resources and information please visit our website: www.FreenotesHarmonyPark.com

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Freenotes are painted with a highly scratch resistant catalysed automotive paint used for plastic motorcycle parts. Stock colors: Swirl, orange; Imbarimba, yellow; Pegasus, sky blue; Yantzee, sage; Drums, rainbow, green; 4MTIV��LE^IPRYX��+VMJ¿�R��WEKI��1IVV]��TYVTPI�

Freenotes instruments require little maintenance and are highly resistant to vandalism. Notes can be kept clean merely by wiping with a soft moist cloth. Spare parts and replacement mallets are available from Freenotes Harmony Park, or your chosen distributor.

Color Choices for the painted parts of some instruments are available in stock colors and custom colors. We recommend choosing stock color instruments for our standard price and faster delivery. The custom color chart is located on our website. Keep in mind, there is an additional fee for these color selections and an additional 4 weeks is required for delivery.

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beautiful music made simple

outdoor musical instruments171 Suttle Street, Durango, Colorado 81303 USA 970.375.7825 info@FreenotesHarmonyPark.com

beautiful music made simple

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