What are the benefits of outdoor musical instruments?

There is no required skill level or age limit to play an outdoor instrument, so friends or family can do it together, with everyone contributing and creating their own musical ideas and sounds.

We firmly believe that outdoor musical theater ticks all the boxes – it provides opportunities for cognitive, emotional and physical play. Outdoor musical instruments provide an alternative play solution in many locations such as parks, school playground equipment, forests and other public areas. They encourage collaboration and creative thinking – ideal for those who want to avoid conflict and create harmony in outdoor settings, as well as playgrounds designed with inclusive play in mind.

There are no rules to musical improvisation, the focus is on creativity and expression, and no instrument is as easy to learn as our instruments, but they are capable of creating some very complex, very beautiful music. Designed to be played by people of all abilities and encourage intergenerational play, our outdoor instruments provide a unique solution for inclusive playgrounds, music parks, community trails, churches and many other outdoor spaces.

Outdoor instruments provide a great way for schools to integrate outdoor education into the daily curriculum, and children will love the fact that music can be used in settings outside the classroom. They make beautiful playground equipment as well as outdoor learning and music resources for schools and nurseries. The introduction of a musical garden or outdoor "soundscape" will stimulate and inspire children musically while enjoying the obvious benefits of spending time in a natural environment.

Spending time outdoors is necessary for well-being and enjoying life itself, and many care homes and nursing homes are seeing the benefits of creating dementia-friendly sensory gardens for residents and visitors, creating little sanctuaries that engage all the senses through space. Use colors, smells, textures and sounds creatively. Music is important in all aspects of life and is a key element of any sensory environment. Musical gardens combine the best of sensory gardens with playing musical instruments – an increasingly popular nursing home activity. Creating a healthy garden for residents will engage their senses while having fun – inviting them to experience the outdoors in a new and engaging way. Music can inspire, enrich, relax and energize seniors in nursing homes.