Ravel Band Instruments are trusted in Schools, Institutions, and Music Departments throughout the USA. Ravel for Kids Glockenspiel. This glockenspiel is the ideal melodic instrument for children to learn basic musical harmony. The 25 notes are arranged just like a piano, a perfect stepping stone to the piano and other instruments. The glockenspiel makes it easy to repeat a melody that has been heard before, or for creating original songs. Visually, children can see that the smaller bars make high sounds, while the larger bars produce lower sounds. Mounted inside a durable case with legs to raise it for louder volume.