Because bingbangbong makes melodic instruments, it is important that you give consideration to selecting a tuning standard that is appropriate for the client group that you anticipate will use them.
Listen to the two octave dragon scale played on a small and medium combined set
There are only 5 notes in the Dragon scale. Each note will harmonise with every other note and there are no 'unpleasant' combinations. No musical skill whatsoever is required to interact musically.
This Pentatonic tuning is recommended for Early Years, KS1, general and unstructured play. A pentatonic instrument can accommodate as many players as can physically access the striking areas of the instrument. The melodic capabilities of the instrument are limited by the absence of two notes. In C Major the pentatonic scale is C D E G A and we add the resolution note C as standard.
Diatonic
A Diatonic scale is the Pentatonic scale including those omitted two notes. 'F' & 'B' in our Cmaj exmple. It is now a 7 note scale e.g. C D E F G A B. This represents the white notes on the piano keyboard. As standard we add in the Resolution note C to 'bring you back to Do'
Using this scale a significantly greater range of melodies is available however dissonant or unpleasant note combinations become possible.
This tuning is primarily intended for a teaching or performing instrument or for play by children with some musical ability.
Chromatic
The chromatic scale is the diatonic plus the addition of the 5 sharps [#] and flats [b]: C# Eb F# G# Bb which are equivalent to the black notes on the Piano keyboard. These black notes also comprise a pentatonic scale
This gives a 12 tone scale and is the standard scale for western music. As standard we add in the Resolution note C to 'bring you back to Do'
Diatonic to Chromatic Converter
Quite simply, the Sharps and flats (or equivalent for your scale) to convert a diatonic scale into a chromatic scale.
As you might expect, permanently installed instruments and pieces can be vulnerable to abuse such as attack and theft unless the site is protected.
Most bingbangbong items can be upgraded to provide increased levels of protection against theft and vandalism. Some, such as the PVC Batonkas which are recommended for non-vulnerable areas, can be recreated from more robust materials. They are beautiful also, but expensive.
Because our climate in the British Isles is temperate, Instruments designed to be permanently sited outdoors must be made from certain types of materials that will endure the weather.
In general you will find aluminium, stainless steel or plastics. It is our experience that wood is unpredictable for outdoor use as an instrument and will usually have a finite useable lifespan.
In addition to paint, our aluminium items receive a microns-thin chemical coating etched into the surface that makes them weatherproof even if the paint does get damaged. This also provides superior paint adhesion for the final protective powdercoat.
What might you expect from a Bing Bang Bong installation?
In the Hi-Tech world of buttons and gadgets it is very easy to focus on techno-babble and features rather than concentrating on what it is that you are actually seeking to provide.
Ask yourself - What is it that your users really need?
"Almost all children respond to music. Music is an open-sesame and if you can use it carefully & appropriately, you can reach into that child's potential for development."
Dr. Clive Robbins - Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Clinic
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ic scale is the diatonic plus the addition of the 5 sharps [#] and flats [b]: C# Eb F# G# Bb which are equivalent to the black notes on the Piano keyboard. These black notes also comprise a 
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