SKU: HL.197579
IQ
Plus. General
Merchandise. Hal Leonard
#IQ-W017-02. Published by
Hal Leonard (HL.197579).
UPC: 888680646189.
7.0x8.0x1.5
inches.
The wood
block may be the oldest
musical instrument known
to man, given that it
would have been possible
for any civilization to
have constructed and
plsyed this idiophonic
instrument even before
the Bronze Age. Even
certain primate species
from the animal world
have been witnessed to
beat on hollowed wooden
logs similar to it. East
Asian music uses a
variety of wood blocks
ranging from small
hand-held instruments to
enormous temple blocks
which may be sounded by
swinging a large log
against them. The IQ Plus
Wood Block can create
different harmonics by
striking the block at
different places along
its shell. Children can
experiment with the
different sounds created
by hitting the different
spots on the block.
Playing with IQ Plus
Wooden Block can help
children achieve in
developing a sense of
rhythm, reinforce
hand-eye coordination,
improve motor skills, and
develop muscle tone in
the hands and arms, not
to mention have a great
deal of fun while doing
so! Features: •Made
of hand-selected
environmentally friendly
rubber wood with no sharp
edges •Comes with a
wooden mallet included
•Available in
various shapes and
sizes.