There are many types of xylophones in various sizes and shapes, but the most common type is the two-octave xylophone with 26 plates that covers two full octaves. There are bigger and smaller xylophones. Some xylophones also have plates that include chromatic notes; which are the kinds of notes that are between the main (white) notes in the musical scale.
Music education in Sunderland
Sunderland is another city in the UK that has something to say about music. Sunderland musicians who have achieved international fame include Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics group and all four members of Kenickie, whose singer Lauren Lauren later became a television presenter. Other great musicians of this city are Forder Head, Field Music, Pete Gofton, Leder Face, and ... In 2005, Sunderland hosted a BBC Radio 1 concert at Harrington Country Park with 30,000 spectators. Sunderland Stadium of light, home to the AFC Sunderland, is internationally recognized as a concert venue. The city also hosts the annual Split Music Festival, which was first celebrated in October 2009.