Merry

Inground / Recycled

$4,175.29

The Merry is a commercial outdoor musical metallophone that brings bright, lyrical sound and hands-on musical exploration to playgrounds, schools, parks, and outdoor learning environments. Designed by Freenotes Harmony Park, this compact instrument provides children with an inviting way to experiment with melody, rhythm, patterns, and creative expression while enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.

The Merry features 11 resonated anodized aluminum notes that produce bright, sustained tones. The notes are tuned to the C Major Pentatonic scale, creating an approachable musical experience where children can freely experiment with different combinations without needing previous musical training. Its clear, cheerful voice makes the Merry especially engaging for young musicians discovering outdoor music for the first time.

Two attached black mallets allow children to play independently or share the instrument with another musician. Children can experiment with simple melodies, create repeating patterns, explore tempo and rhythm, or imitate the musical ideas of a friend. These open-ended experiences encourage creativity while supporting coordination, listening, communication, and cooperative play.

The Merry is a smaller version of the Freenotes Pegasus and is frequently paired with the Piper, its marimba counterpart. While the Merry's anodized aluminum notes produce bright and sustaining tones, the Piper's fiberglass bars provide an earthier, more percussive sound. Together, the two instruments create contrasting musical voices that complement one another beautifully.

Key Specifications

Product Type: Outdoor Musical Instrument
Manufacturer: Freenotes Harmony Park
Instrument Style: Metallophone
Number of Notes: 11
Note Material: Anodized Aluminum
Tonal Quality: Bright / Sustaining
Resonated: Yes
Key/Scale: C Major Pentatonic
Musical Range: Alto / Soprano
Mallets: 2 Black, 80 Durometer
Dimensions: 25 7/8" W × 46 9/16" H × 25 3/16" D
Approximate Weight: 60 lbs.
Mounting Options: In-Ground, Surface Mount, and Portable configurations available
Commercial Outdoor Use: Yes

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

Developmental Benefits

Encourages musical exploration
Supports auditory and sensory development
Develops hand-eye coordination
Promotes creative expression
Encourages rhythm and pattern recognition
Supports cause-and-effect learning
Promotes cooperative and social play
Encourages listening and communication

Compact Design with Big Musical Value

The Merry measures approximately 25 7/8 inches wide by 46 9/16 inches high by 25 3/16 inches deep, giving it a relatively compact footprint compared with many larger outdoor musical instruments.

Its compact configuration makes it particularly useful when organizations want to incorporate outdoor music without dedicating a large amount of playground space to a single instrument. The Merry can stand alone as an interactive musical activity or be incorporated into a larger sensory or musical play area.

Commercial-Grade Design

The Merry is designed for commercial outdoor environments and uses resonated anodized aluminum notes to create its distinctive bright, sustained sound. The instrument is available in multiple installation configurations, including in-ground, surface-mount, and portable options, allowing it to be incorporated into a variety of site designs.

Its combination of durable outdoor construction, compact size, approachable tuning, and engaging sound makes the Merry well suited for high-use educational, recreational, and community environments.

Ideal Applications

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

The Merry brings bright sound, creativity, and hands-on musical exploration to outdoor environments in a compact commercial design. With 11 resonated anodized aluminum notes, C Major Pentatonic tuning, two-user play, and the ability to pair beautifully with the Piper, the Merry is an excellent choice for organizations looking to add meaningful musical and sensory play to a playground, preschool, outdoor classroom, park, or community space.

Merry

Freenotes Harmony Park

SKU: MERY-IG-REC

$4,175.29

The Merry from Freenotes Harmony Park is a bright and cheerful commercial outdoor metallophone designed to make musical exploration approachable for children of all experience levels. Featuring 11 resonated anodized aluminum notes tuned to the C Major Pentatonic scale, the Merry produces clear, sustained tones across the alto and soprano ranges. Its pentatonic tuning encourages children to freely experiment with melodies and rhythms while creating naturally pleasing combinations of notes.

Two attached mallets encourage individual and shared music-making, while the Merry’s compact design makes it easy to incorporate into playgrounds and outdoor learning environments. A smaller version of the Pegasus and a musical companion to the Piper marimba, the Merry is a versatile choice for early childhood playgrounds, schools, parks, sensory spaces, and community recreation areas.

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

25-7/8”W x 46-9/16”H x 25-3/16”D

The Merry is a commercial outdoor musical metallophone that brings bright, lyrical sound and hands-on musical exploration to playgrounds, schools, parks, and outdoor learning environments. Designed by Freenotes Harmony Park, this compact instrument provides children with an inviting way to experiment with melody, rhythm, patterns, and creative expression while enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.

The Merry features 11 resonated anodized aluminum notes that produce bright, sustained tones. The notes are tuned to the C Major Pentatonic scale, creating an approachable musical experience where children can freely experiment with different combinations without needing previous musical training. Its clear, cheerful voice makes the Merry especially engaging for young musicians discovering outdoor music for the first time.

Two attached black mallets allow children to play independently or share the instrument with another musician. Children can experiment with simple melodies, create repeating patterns, explore tempo and rhythm, or imitate the musical ideas of a friend. These open-ended experiences encourage creativity while supporting coordination, listening, communication, and cooperative play.

The Merry is a smaller version of the Freenotes Pegasus and is frequently paired with the Piper, its marimba counterpart. While the Merry's anodized aluminum notes produce bright and sustaining tones, the Piper's fiberglass bars provide an earthier, more percussive sound. Together, the two instruments create contrasting musical voices that complement one another beautifully.

Key Specifications

Product Type: Outdoor Musical Instrument
Manufacturer: Freenotes Harmony Park
Instrument Style: Metallophone
Number of Notes: 11
Note Material: Anodized Aluminum
Tonal Quality: Bright / Sustaining
Resonated: Yes
Key/Scale: C Major Pentatonic
Musical Range: Alto / Soprano
Mallets: 2 Black, 80 Durometer
Dimensions: 25 7/8" W × 46 9/16" H × 25 3/16" D
Approximate Weight: 60 lbs.
Mounting Options: In-Ground, Surface Mount, and Portable configurations available
Commercial Outdoor Use: Yes

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

Developmental Benefits

Encourages musical exploration
Supports auditory and sensory development
Develops hand-eye coordination
Promotes creative expression
Encourages rhythm and pattern recognition
Supports cause-and-effect learning
Promotes cooperative and social play
Encourages listening and communication

Compact Design with Big Musical Value

The Merry measures approximately 25 7/8 inches wide by 46 9/16 inches high by 25 3/16 inches deep, giving it a relatively compact footprint compared with many larger outdoor musical instruments.

Its compact configuration makes it particularly useful when organizations want to incorporate outdoor music without dedicating a large amount of playground space to a single instrument. The Merry can stand alone as an interactive musical activity or be incorporated into a larger sensory or musical play area.

Commercial-Grade Design

The Merry is designed for commercial outdoor environments and uses resonated anodized aluminum notes to create its distinctive bright, sustained sound. The instrument is available in multiple installation configurations, including in-ground, surface-mount, and portable options, allowing it to be incorporated into a variety of site designs.

Its combination of durable outdoor construction, compact size, approachable tuning, and engaging sound makes the Merry well suited for high-use educational, recreational, and community environments.

Ideal Applications

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

The Merry brings bright sound, creativity, and hands-on musical exploration to outdoor environments in a compact commercial design. With 11 resonated anodized aluminum notes, C Major Pentatonic tuning, two-user play, and the ability to pair beautifully with the Piper, the Merry is an excellent choice for organizations looking to add meaningful musical and sensory play to a playground, preschool, outdoor classroom, park, or community space.

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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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