Description
Wak-a-Tubes stand – holds up to 13 tubes. The Wak-a-Tube stand provides excellent storage for up to a complete chromatic octave of Wak-a-Tubes. It has a row of eight holes to accommodate the diatonic set, with a second set of 5 holes positioned so that the chromatic notes can be arranged in the appropriate positions for the chromatic scale.
As well as being a great way to protect the ends of your Wak-a-Tubes from damage, a stand filled with Wak-a-Tubes also provides a colourful addition to the classroom or home. The tubes can also be played with beaters whilst in the stand, although the tone will be muted by one end of the tubes being closed off.
Wak-a-Tubes stand – holds up to 13 tubes details:
- Wooden stand with holes to fit Wak-a-Tubes
- Designed to arrange PP790 diatonic set with PP791 accidentals add-on set
- Will fit any length of Wak-a-Tubes
- Convenient storage solution
- Also serves as a colourful display
Wak-a-Tubes are brightly coloured percussion instruments made from different lengths of plastic tubing. They’re fun and easy for musicians of all ages to play – simply whack them against a hard surface, hit them against each other, or lay them out on a flat surface and strike them with beaters.
Playing Wak-a-Tubes in a group is a great way to learn about teamwork and ensemble musicianship while having lots of fun. Unsurprisingly, this has made them very popular with schools.
As a general rule, the bigger the tube, the lower its pitch. It can be fun to experiment with dynamics and timbre by varying the material the tubes are hit against, and the velocity with which they are struck. And don’t worry – they’re virtually indestructible!
The complete range of tubes spans a fully chromatic range of 2 octaves (from C3-C5), but it’s possible to extend this down a further octave (to C2) when the Wak-a-Tubes are used in conjunction with Wak-a-Caps.
