Virtual xylophone: play xylophone online
Play a colourful 23-bar xylophone in your browser. The bars cover the diatonic range from C3 up to D6, and you can show note names on every bar.
It is a favourite for kids and classrooms, with song guides for Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Happy Birthday. Volume, reverb and tone controls let you make it sound softer or brighter.
How to play the xylophone with your computer keyboard
- 1-7 play C3 to B3.
- Z X C V B N M play C4 to B4; , . / play C5 to E5.
- Q W E R play F5 to B5; T Y play C6 to D6.
- Click or tap a bar to play it.
- Turn on note names to learn the notes while you play.
What you can do on the virtual xylophone
- 23 diatonic bars from C3 to D6
- Show or hide note names
- Volume, reverb and tone controls
- Song guides for Twinkle Twinkle and Happy Birthday
- Record your playing
- Can be played in live music rooms with friends
Frequently asked questions
How do I play xylophone on a keyboard?
Use 1-7 for C3 to B3, Z X C V B N M for C4 to B4, , . / for C5 to E5, Q W E R for F5 to B5, and T Y for C6 to D6.
Is the virtual xylophone free?
Yes. The xylophone is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up. You can record and save favourites without an account; a free sign-in adds music rooms and Google Drive backup.
What is the difference between a xylophone, marimba and glockenspiel?
A xylophone has hard wooden bars and a bright, short sound. A marimba has wider wooden bars and a deeper, warmer tone. A glockenspiel has metal bars and sounds like bells.