Pitch Bar Set
Pitch Bars | 1 Song Card Set (Beginner)
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This beautiful, innovative instrument is sure to bring joy to your little musician. The color-coded pitch bars and song cards allow a child to play music with ease and intuition. It’s the perfect Montessori-inspired instrument to introduce children to playing, singing, and making beautiful music.
An ideal addition to your homeschool & musical resources!
Ready to grow beyond the Beginner songs? Explore our Pitch Bar Bundles — Original or Catholic — and go deeper in faith through music with upgraded accessories and three curated song card sets.
EVERYTHING IN THE SET
- 8 aluminum pitch bars, professionally tuned to a C major scale for accurate, beautiful sound
- 6 wooden mallets, so multiple children can play together
- Beginner song cards, featuring 7 familiar children’s songs with simple, color-coded notes for easy, intuitive playing.
For more pitch bar songs, explore our Christmas & Religious 1 (2nd Edition) song cards here or upgrade to our Pitch Bar Bundle (Original)
SOUND CARDS & PLAYABILITY
- Our music notation introduces songs using just three notes at first, then gradually adds notes as children grow in confidence and skill.
- Each song card is printed on durable, high-quality card stock and designed as individual cards—making it easy for children to focus on one song at a time, sort, hold, and play independently.
SHIPPING INFO
- Pair with other products to receive FREE U.S. SHIPPING on orders over $99.
- Ships out from our warehouse within 1–2 business days.
- International shipping rates are calculated at checkout. For multiple items, use the checkout rates or contact us for a custom quote.
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As a homeschooling mom, I love how these pitch bars make music class fun and engaging for my boys who are all different ages. I love how they can be independent and play on their own. The pitch bars are made with great quality and care. Highly recommend!
We bought this for our girls for Christmas - and it is awesome! It’s a beautiful instrument - high quality and for sure something we will last and be used for a long time!!! And the girls are having fun learning their music notes!
I absolutely love music in my home. When I saw this product I was intrigued but then I saw it was a Catholic family on a mission to bring beautiful faith and music into more homes and I absolutely wanted to have the product AND support their mission. I could only do the bars for now but look forward to adding more products when we can 💕
I love all the songs we’ve gotten but those Christmas ones were just perfect!
Our 7-year-old son took to this wooden recorder right away. He hasn’t learned any of the actual songs yet, but even the little tunes he makes up on his own sound really good. That alone says a lot about the quality of this instrument.
I’ll admit I was a little apprehensive at first because recorders are known for being… obnoxious. But somehow this one doesn’t produce that eye-twitching sound, even when played by a beginner. I honestly don’t know how Playful Pitch does it, but the sound is warm and pleasant instead of shrill.
We also love the faith-based aspect. The hymn cards and curriculum make it easy to connect music and prayer in a simple, meaningful way. It feels thoughtfully made and truly beautiful—both in sound and purpose. We’ve been really impressed with this recorder and would happily recommend it.
This pitch bar set has been such a wonderful addition to our home. My son took to it right away and quickly memorized how to play several songs. He loves performing for anyone who will listen, and it’s been so sweet to watch his confidence grow.
The sound quality is amazing. Even while he’s still learning and definitely not perfect yet, the music still sounds beautiful and pleasant to listen to. The pitch bars are very well tuned, and the mallets give a nice variety of sound.
I also love that the set includes song cards and faith-based hymns. It makes music learning feel meaningful and approachable, even for parents who aren’t musicians. Everything feels thoughtfully made and easy for kids to use. We’ve been so impressed and would absolutely recommend this set to other families.
We absolutely love this wooden percussion instrument set. My kids range in age from 1 to 8, and every one of them has enjoyed playing with these instruments. The sound quality is beautiful—soft, pleasant, and not harsh or noisy like some kids’ instruments can be.
The maracas and egg shakers are easy for little hands to hold and are great for keeping a beat or just exploring different sounds. The jingle bells are our favorite—they make the most beautiful, cheerful sound and are perfect for dancing and moving around. Our four-year-old daughter has really enjoyed performing with singing, dancing, and shaking the jingle bells.
Overall, this is a lovely set that feels well-made and brings a lot of joy. It’s been a big hit in our home and gets used almost every day.
Super pleased with this purchase -- it was difficult for me to let the kids have a turn at first, because I was having fun checking out all the cards! So grateful for the inclusion of religious songs/hymns along with the beginner cards; this will definitely enhance our homeschool music curriculum :)
I bought the pitch bar set as a birthday gift for my granddaughter. I had so much fun trying it out. I think her whole family is going to love it. I am excited to give it to her!
I absolutely love these pitch bars! I use these with my 5-year-old daughter, whom I homeschool, for at home music lessons. At first, I was hesitant to purchase them because I figured I could just use a xylophone, but I'm very glad that I changed my mind. These are very high quality instruments and are so much fun! I love that they're liturgical based songs and lessons, as well as some simple nursery rhymes. This is such a fun way to introduce liturgical living into homeschool! I love all the freebies you get and can't wait to do the Hallowtide songs with my daughter. I also love that I can support another Catholic family in the process. Thank you so much!
My 4 children love the pitch bar set! Even my 3 year old can easily follow along! Love the hymns, Christmas songs, and songs for Easter!
As soon as I opened them, my toddler and Jr. K student were so excited to play with them. They are beautifully designed and perfect for adult hands and little hands to grasp. This is a fantastic add to our school curriculum and for play time.
I'm very excited to be gifting the Playful Pitch Bars to my 6 and 3 year old niece and nephew! This Pitch Bars for little Catholics will surely be treasured, played with and enjoyed by these littles as they are introduced to Catholic music--with their own little hands and curious, bright minds! Also bought the beginner song sheets to start with. I am absolutely sure that the Pitch bars will be enjoyed endlessly and used as a learning tool to pray the Rosary. Hopefully they take turns to play it!
We were all very impressed in my household with the Playful Pitch Bars bundle. It has a lovely sound and is very intuitive. The kids love it. And I was very impressed with this company’s attention to their customers!
My kids love this bell set and all of the music cards. We got the rosary set, and my 9 year old practices everyday and even figures out new songs on them. The sound is very beautiful and professional. Highly recommend!
All In The Details
Not all instruments for kids are created equal. Our pitch bar collection is crafted from quality materials that produce beautiful sounds. In addition, our song cards are printed on premium gloss card stock and feature thoughtfully curated song selections in each set.
Pitch bars played with rubber mallets!
Add Rubber Mallets to this Pitch Bar Set or upgrade to our Pitch Bar Bundle!
Our Materials:
True to the Montessori philosophy, our materials are real, beautiful instruments – made with natural elements to produce a high-quality, beautiful sound.
Beech Wood, Aluminum Bars —
Accurately tuned so that the child’s pitch awareness is being taught and reinforced in the subconscious, as the child works and plays their way through our songs and pitch cards.
Professionally Tuned:
Tuned to a C major scale (C5-C5), each pitch bar is professionally tuned and quality checked before leaving the factory, to ensure a quality, accurate, beautiful sound for every set we send out!
Playing the Instrument:
Each pitch bar has a letter name and colored symbol to help children identify each note. Use the mallets to strike the bar with a bouncing motion to sound the note.
It can be played alone, or multiple musicians can work collaboratively to play a song.
Bars are separated, so the instrument can be simplified for the youngest learner. Children can set up only the bars needed for each song, and play with more confidence and accuracy!
Educational Context:
The pitch bars and song sets are designed so that children can learn, practice, and master songs with self-led direction. Pitches are incrementally introduced so that the most natural singing intervals are presented early.
Children’s sense of pitch and rhythm are reinforced as they work their way through the song sets and master playing familiar tunes and songs. Check out our Beginner | Christmas | or Religious Song Card Sets for more info.
Quality Standards:
The pitch bars meet the standard of ASTM F963 and have been certified by TUV. All the materials are safe and non-toxic. The beech wood bars are sanded and polished for a soft, smooth finish, safe for little hands.
Please contact us if you have any questions about our instrument and song cards. We look forward to being a part of your family’s music education and helping you in any way we can to grow musical joy and skill in your home!
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FAQs
Faith & Music
Do I have to know how to read music to help my child?
No. Our notation is color-coded and intuitive. We use familiar tunes so learners already know how the song should sound, then follow our simplified notation to play it.
How is Playful Pitch notation different?
Our notation and instruments are color-coded to make music reading intuitive and enjoyable. We slightly adapt rhythm notation so long notes look long and short notes look short.
It blends traditional black-and-white notes with a simple, accessible system — offering a gentle introduction to reading music.
How do Playful Pitch instruments help teach the Faith at home?
We use traditional Catholic hymns and Bible songs to introduce music-making. Including songs of the Faith in your Domestic Church helps children absorb the beauty of sacred lyrics and melodies in a natural, joyful way.
Many families incorporate our instruments into prayer time — often singing hymns after their evening rosary. Music is integral to Catholic worship, and Playful Pitch makes it accessible to the Church’s youngest members.
Some families also use our song cards to follow the liturgical seasons and feast days throughout the year. Siblings can play together: an older child on recorder, ukulele, piano, or violin, while a younger child plays the melody on Pitch Bars.
Can all Playful Pitch instruments use the same song cards?
Some of them can!
Our Christmas Song Card Set and Religious 1 Song Card Set are arranged so they can be played on Pitch Bars, Recorder, and Ukulele. That means siblings — or the whole family — can play the same songs together on different instruments. It’s one of our favorite ways to make family music feel unified and joyful.
Each instrument bundle also includes a beginner song card set designed specifically for that instrument. These cards gently teach foundational playing skills while introducing our color-coded notation system, so learners understand both how to play and how to read our method from the very beginning.
Pitch Bars
What’s the difference between your Pitch Bars and toy xylophones?
Toy instruments are often made with low sound quality, cheaper materials, or battery-operated electronic sounds. Our Pitch Bars are professionally tuned, high-end aluminum bars set in beech wood — a real, durable instrument designed to teach music reading and pitch training.
What age is this pitch bar instrument for?
Designed as an introduction to music-making and reading for ages 3–10. That said, most feedback tells us the whole family loves it. Teens and adults enjoy playing familiar tunes on the color-coded bars.
Our most common review: “Everyone wants a turn — from the youngest child to the parents.” Many parents admit they played it themselves before gifting it. We love that!
Does it take a lot of guidance & time to teach a child how to use the pitch bars?
Playful Pitch instruments are designed to be child-led and intuitive. Inspired by the Montessori principle of independence, we provide rich materials so a child’s natural curiosity can lead the learning. An adult may demonstrate setup and care, but children quickly take over.
As parents, we love sending our 4- and 6-year-olds downstairs to play independently while the toddler and baby nap. The sound is soft enough to keep little ones asleep — more like gentle wind chimes than loud percussion.
Why not just start kids on piano or violin?
We believe a love of music should begin with play. Formal lessons can come with pressure, heavy assignments, and mandated practice — which may dampen joy.
When children first experience success through a simplified, gentle approach, they build confidence and motivation for later challenges.
Our Pitch Bar instrument offers a meaningful introduction to music without the significant time and financial commitment of professional instruments and ongoing lessons.
Ukuleles
Can I teach myself the ukulele?
Our ukulele bundles come with our Ukulele Beginner Song Card Set - which function as a beginner-friendly tutorial.
The instrument & notation are color-coded to make learning intuitive, and we provide:
- How-to-tune videos
- Song demo videos
- Clear visual chord guidance to help you get started with confidence.
We designed this system to be as self-led and approachable as possible. Many families are able to learn beautifully using our resources alone.
If you’re starting with absolutely no musical background, you might benefit from a one-time beginner lesson for extra support — but for most learners, it’s not required.
Is the ukulele good for homeschool families?
Absolutely.
Playful Pitch was created with homeschool families in mind. Our bundles fit naturally into music enrichment, fine arts, morning time, or a simple weekly rhythm — without requiring a complicated curriculum or extra prep from mom.
The color-coded system supports growing independence. In the beginning, you’ll guide your child (especially with tuning and getting started), but many children are able to practice independently after the first few weeks. It becomes something they can return to on their own — building confidence, focus, and perseverance.
For faith-centered homes, our hymn options make it especially meaningful. Children aren’t just learning chords — they’re learning to offer music back to God. Whether you use it during morning prayer, feast days, or family prayer time, it becomes more than a music lesson. It becomes formation.
Simple. Joyful. Rooted in beauty..
If you’re starting with absolutely no musical background, you might benefit from a one-time beginner lesson for extra support — but for most learners, it’s not required.
What makes your ukulele different?
Our ukuleles are crafted from real mahogany — a tonewood known for its warm, balanced sound and rich acoustic character. Mahogany produces a sweet midrange that is expressive yet beginner-friendly, making it especially suited for young learners developing their ear and touch.
We pair this with Aquila Super Nylgut® strings, which are designed to provide clarity, stable intonation, and a responsive feel under the fingers. The combination supports a resonant, confident sound without feeling harsh or overly bright.
Depending on the model you choose, we offer two premium nut and saddle options:
- Our Natural Mahogany Ukulele features Graph Tech NuBone® XB nuts and saddles, known for their precision, consistency, and balanced sustain.
- Our Colored Ukuleles are fitted with natural ox bone nuts and saddles, offering classic articulation and tonal clarity that many traditional players appreciate.
Altogether, these carefully selected materials and specifications place our ukulele among the finest instruments in the beginner class. We designed our ukulele not just to be approachable for beginners, but to sound beautiful enough that children feel proud of the music they create.
Side note: All of our ukuleles are available in both Sets and Bundles and include a tuner, pick, and our Ukulele Song Cards with play-along videos (designed for beginners). If you choose a Bundle, you’ll also receive additional song cards and our premium 12mm padded ukulele bag.
Why do the color dots and lines vary slightly from one ukulele to another?
Each of our ukuleles is crafted from real wood and fitted with marbled acrylic color inlays. Because natural materials are used, slight variations in color depth, shade, and pattern are normal and expected.
The color cues are intentionally soft and integrated into the fingerboard — designed to gently guide finger placement rather than dominate visually. You may notice subtle differences in brightness, natural wood grain beneath the inlays, or small variations in color shades. These details are part of the organic materials that make each instrument uniquely its own.
Our goal is not to create loud visual markers, but to provide a thoughtful, subtle guide that supports growing confidence while allowing children to gradually internalize chord positions without relying on bold visual prompts.