To learn how to set up the xylophone, follow the written steps below. If your xylophone is already on a stand, skip steps 1-4 and begin with step 5.
Written Steps - How to Set-Up a Xylophone
Step 1
Take the xylophone and the stand out of its case.
Step 2
Set up the stand so that it is resting on the floor and is stable.
Step 3
Place the xylophone on the stand with the larger bars on the left.
Step 4
Using the height adjustment, adjust the xylophone so it is slightly below your waistline.
Take the xylophone and the stand out of its case.
Step 2
Set up the stand so that it is resting on the floor and is stable.
Step 3
Place the xylophone on the stand with the larger bars on the left.
Step 4
Using the height adjustment, adjust the xylophone so it is slightly below your waistline.
Step 5
Stand up straight with both feet planted on the ground.
Step 6
Grab two mallets and hold each of them with the correct grip (see video below).
Step 7
Bend your arms at the elbows until your forearm is almost parallel to the floor. Your upper arms should be close to, but not touching, your sides.
Stand up straight with both feet planted on the ground.
Step 6
Grab two mallets and hold each of them with the correct grip (see video below).
Step 7
Bend your arms at the elbows until your forearm is almost parallel to the floor. Your upper arms should be close to, but not touching, your sides.
You should now be ready to play. To learn how to play, click "How to Play - Xylophone" in the drop down menu above.