Calypso

Silver / Inground

$3,322.19

The Calypso from Freenotes Harmony Park is a commercial outdoor musical tongue drum designed to bring vibrant sound, rhythm, movement, and creative expression to playgrounds and community spaces. Inspired visually and harmonically by the steel drums of the Caribbean, the Calypso creates a distinctive musical experience that encourages children and adults to play, experiment, and move to the sounds they create.

At the center of the Calypso are nine pitched stainless steel tongues tuned to the F Major Pentatonic scale. These notes produce bright, vibrant sounds across the alto and soprano ranges, while the instrument's stainless steel shell can produce additional tones for even more musical exploration.

The Calypso is also built specifically for demanding outdoor environments. Freenotes constructs the instrument from 13-gauge stainless steel and incorporates unique tab limiters designed to help prevent damage to the musical tongues. Freenotes describes it as its most robust outdoor tongue drum.

With its approachable playing style and lively sound, the Calypso can become an engaging standalone musical activity or be combined with other Freenotes instruments to create a larger outdoor music environment.

Key Specifications

Product Type: Outdoor Musical Instrument
Manufacturer: Freenotes Harmony Park
Instrument Style: Tongue Drum
Number of Pitched Notes: 9
Additional Sounds: Additional tones on shell
Note Material: Stainless Steel
Construction: 13-Gauge Stainless Steel
Tonal Quality: Bright / Vibrant
Resonated: Yes
Key/Scale: F Major Pentatonic
Musical Range: Alto / Soprano
Drum Color: Iridescent Midnight Shimmer
Post Color Options: Silver or Green
Dimensions: 14 1/4" W × 35 5/8" H × 12 3/4" D
Optional Mallets: Two Black 50-Durometer Wee Mallets, sold separately
Commercial Outdoor Use: Yes

Finished height varies depending on the selected mounting configuration, post style, and intended age group.

Developmental Benefits

Encourages musical and rhythmic exploration
Supports auditory and sensory development
Encourages gross and fine motor movement
Develops hand-eye coordination
Promotes creative expression
Supports cause-and-effect learning
Encourages cooperative and social play
Promotes listening, rhythm, and experimentation

Commercial-Grade Outdoor Design

The Calypso is designed for commercial outdoor musical environments where durability, play value, and visual appeal are all important.

Its 13-gauge stainless steel construction provides durability for outdoor use, while the Iridescent Midnight Shimmer drum finish gives the instrument a distinctive visual appearance. Silver or green post options provide additional flexibility when coordinating the instrument with the surrounding playground or landscape.

Professional installation and planning resources are also available to help incorporate the Calypso into new playground projects, outdoor classrooms, parks, and existing recreation environments.

Ideal Applications

Childcare and daycare centers
Preschools
Early childhood education centers
Elementary schools
Public parks and municipal playgrounds
Churches and faith-based organizations

The Calypso brings vibrant Caribbean-inspired sound, rhythm, movement, and creative musical exploration to commercial outdoor environments. With nine pitched stainless steel tongues, additional shell tones, F Major Pentatonic tuning, heavy-duty 13-gauge stainless steel construction, and a distinctive Iridescent Midnight Shimmer finish, the Calypso is an exciting choice for organizations looking to add an energetic outdoor musical experience to a playground, school, park, outdoor classroom, or community space.

Calypso

Freenotes Harmony Park

SKU: CPSO-S-IG

$3,322.19

The Calypso from Freenotes Harmony Park brings the joyful sound and visual character of Caribbean steel drums to playgrounds and outdoor environments. This commercial outdoor tongue drum features nine pitched stainless steel tongues tuned to the F Major Pentatonic scale, producing bright, vibrant tones across the alto and soprano ranges. Its unique design also allows the stainless steel shell to create additional tones, giving children and adults plenty of opportunities for open-ended musical exploration.

Constructed from heavy-duty 13-gauge stainless steel, the Calypso is designed for active outdoor use and features unique tab limiters that help protect the musical tongues from damage. Its colorful, island-inspired sound encourages rhythm, movement, creativity, and collaborative music-making while adding an engaging musical element to playgrounds and outdoor learning spaces. Optional Wee Mallets are available separately.

Ideal For

Childcare and daycare centers
Preschools
Early childhood education centers
Elementary schools
Public parks and playgrounds
Churches and faith-based organizations

Quick Specs

Size

Ø14-1/4”w x 35-5/8”H x 12-3/4”D

The Calypso from Freenotes Harmony Park is a commercial outdoor musical tongue drum designed to bring vibrant sound, rhythm, movement, and creative expression to playgrounds and community spaces. Inspired visually and harmonically by the steel drums of the Caribbean, the Calypso creates a distinctive musical experience that encourages children and adults to play, experiment, and move to the sounds they create.

At the center of the Calypso are nine pitched stainless steel tongues tuned to the F Major Pentatonic scale. These notes produce bright, vibrant sounds across the alto and soprano ranges, while the instrument's stainless steel shell can produce additional tones for even more musical exploration.

The Calypso is also built specifically for demanding outdoor environments. Freenotes constructs the instrument from 13-gauge stainless steel and incorporates unique tab limiters designed to help prevent damage to the musical tongues. Freenotes describes it as its most robust outdoor tongue drum.

With its approachable playing style and lively sound, the Calypso can become an engaging standalone musical activity or be combined with other Freenotes instruments to create a larger outdoor music environment.

Key Specifications

Product Type: Outdoor Musical Instrument
Manufacturer: Freenotes Harmony Park
Instrument Style: Tongue Drum
Number of Pitched Notes: 9
Additional Sounds: Additional tones on shell
Note Material: Stainless Steel
Construction: 13-Gauge Stainless Steel
Tonal Quality: Bright / Vibrant
Resonated: Yes
Key/Scale: F Major Pentatonic
Musical Range: Alto / Soprano
Drum Color: Iridescent Midnight Shimmer
Post Color Options: Silver or Green
Dimensions: 14 1/4" W × 35 5/8" H × 12 3/4" D
Optional Mallets: Two Black 50-Durometer Wee Mallets, sold separately
Commercial Outdoor Use: Yes

Finished height varies depending on the selected mounting configuration, post style, and intended age group.

Developmental Benefits

Encourages musical and rhythmic exploration
Supports auditory and sensory development
Encourages gross and fine motor movement
Develops hand-eye coordination
Promotes creative expression
Supports cause-and-effect learning
Encourages cooperative and social play
Promotes listening, rhythm, and experimentation

Commercial-Grade Outdoor Design

The Calypso is designed for commercial outdoor musical environments where durability, play value, and visual appeal are all important.

Its 13-gauge stainless steel construction provides durability for outdoor use, while the Iridescent Midnight Shimmer drum finish gives the instrument a distinctive visual appearance. Silver or green post options provide additional flexibility when coordinating the instrument with the surrounding playground or landscape.

Professional installation and planning resources are also available to help incorporate the Calypso into new playground projects, outdoor classrooms, parks, and existing recreation environments.

Ideal Applications

Childcare and daycare centers
Preschools
Early childhood education centers
Elementary schools
Public parks and municipal playgrounds
Churches and faith-based organizations

The Calypso brings vibrant Caribbean-inspired sound, rhythm, movement, and creative musical exploration to commercial outdoor environments. With nine pitched stainless steel tongues, additional shell tones, F Major Pentatonic tuning, heavy-duty 13-gauge stainless steel construction, and a distinctive Iridescent Midnight Shimmer finish, the Calypso is an exciting choice for organizations looking to add an energetic outdoor musical experience to a playground, school, park, outdoor classroom, or community space.

Playground Item Shipping Advisory

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Please note the following:

Free freight is not available for playground items.

Off-loading is the customer’s responsibility. These items are heavy and may require equipment such as a skid-steer loader or forklift, which must be provided by the customer. If you need assistance with off-loading, it can be arranged at an extra cost. Please reach out to get pricing for this service.

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Footer Options (Varies by Product)

In-Ground Mounting

This is the most common installation method for playground and shade structures. It involves digging holes and setting the posts directly into concrete that is poured during installation.

Surface Mount (Anchor Bolt)

With this method, posts are secured to an existing solid surface—typically concrete—using specialized base plates and anchor bolt hardware provided with the product.

Ground Spike

This is the simplest mounting option, using a sledgehammer to drive stakes through a footer plate to secure the posts in the desired location. Ground spikes are not recommended for sandy or loamy soil conditions and are only available for select product sets.

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What are the payment requirements for an order?

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Are installation services available?

Installation services are available for commercial playground projects. A qualified and insured professional can be arranged to handle the setup, and quotes are provided upon request. The goal is to ensure a smooth, safe, and efficient installation process from start to finish.

Is expedited shipping an option for my order?

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How is the estimated lead time calculated?

Estimated lead time refers to the amount of time it typically takes for a product to be prepared and shipped after an order is placed. For many commercial playground items, manufacturing begins only once the order is received. For example, if the lead time is listed as 8 to 10 weeks, that means it will take approximately8 to 10 weeks for the product to be manufactured, packaged, and shipped from the warehouse.