{"product_id":"chroma-notes-13-note-desk-bell-set-cndb-13","title":"CHROMA-NOTES 13-Note Desk Bell Set (CNDB-13)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHROMA-NOTES® 13-Note Chromatic Desk Bell Set – Color-Coded Classroom Bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring color, melody, and hands-on music learning to your classroom!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The CHROMA-NOTES® 13-Note Desk Bell Set by Rhythm Band Instruments makes it easy for students to explore melodies, recognize musical notes, and participate in group music-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 13 individually tuned metal bells spanning a full chromatic octave from middle C to high C, this set gives teachers and students more musical possibilities than a traditional 8-note bell set. Each bell is color-coded to match the familiar Boomwhackers system, making it easy to combine instruments for classroom activities, ensemble performances, and beginning music lessons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional handbells, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesk bells are played by simply pressing or tapping the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. No swinging, gripping, or complicated playing technique is required!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Music Teachers Love CHROMA-NOTES® Desk Bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 chromatic notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes every natural note and sharp\/flat between C4 and C5 for greater musical flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoomwhackers-compatible colors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easily coordinate with Boomwhackers tubes, color-coded sheet music, and classroom activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy push-top playing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Students can produce a clear musical tone with a simple tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote and number labels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every bell is labeled to support pitch recognition, note reading, and sequencing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate musical pitches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quality metal bells provide consistent, pleasing tones for classroom music-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessible instrument design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An excellent option for young beginners, adaptive music instruction, and players with limited hand mobility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for group participation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Assign individual notes to students for collaborative songs, rhythm activities, and ensemble performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 Notes for More Musical Possibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional 8-note desk bell sets include the notes of the C major scale. This expanded 13-note set adds the five chromatic pitches, giving students access to every half step within one octave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC, C♯\/D♭, D, D♯\/E♭, E, F, F♯\/G♭, G, G♯\/A♭, A, A♯\/B♭, B, C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith these additional notes, students can explore sharps, flats, chromatic melodies, and music in a wider variety of keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Orff, Elementary Music, and Homeschool Lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHROMA-NOTES® desk bells make a versatile addition to many music education settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElementary music classrooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teach pitch, melody, musical patterns, and basic note reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrff-inspired lessons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Incorporate bells into exploration, improvisation, ostinatos, and classroom ensembles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoomwhackers activities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine matching color-coded instruments for group performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomeschool music education:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduce musical scales and simple melodies through hands-on learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptive music and music therapy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide an accessible way to participate in musical activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreschool and early elementary programs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduce musical concepts through supervised, age-appropriate play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesk Bells vs. Handbells: What's the Difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional handbells must be held and moved to produce a sound. Desk bells remain on a tabletop and sound when the button on top is pressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes desk bells especially useful for beginning musicians, students who benefit from visual note organization, and classroom activities where students need to move quickly between notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm Band Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHROMA-NOTES®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNDB-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromatic desk bells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitch range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC4–C5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoomwhackers-compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush-top \/ tap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 years and older\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e037728526208\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre CHROMA-NOTES® desk bells compatible with Boomwhackers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! The bells use the same color-coding system as Boomwhackers musical tubes, allowing students to follow matching color-coded music and participate in combined classroom activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between an 8-note and 13-note desk bell set?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8-note set contains the natural notes of the C major scale. The 13-note set includes those eight notes plus five chromatic notes, allowing students to play all 12 pitches within an octave, including the upper C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo students need to know how to read music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Beginners can start with color-coded songs and simple patterns before progressing to traditional music notation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre desk bells suitable for students with limited mobility?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Because the bells rest on a table and sound with a simple tap, they can be easier to use than traditional handheld bells. Suitability depends on each student's individual needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan these bells be used in an Orff classroom?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely! They complement Orff-inspired music activities, including melodic exploration, improvisation, ensemble playing, and musical games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder CHROMA-NOTES® Desk Bells from Teton Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your students a colorful, engaging way to discover music! 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