Stir Xylophone Drums – Waldorf | Auris

Stir Xylophone Drums – Waldorf | AurisAuris Stir Xylophone Drums These wooden stir xylophone drums by Auris invite rhythmic exploration through movement, sound, and gentle concentration. Handcrafted in Sweden, Auris Stir Xylophone Drumsoften called stir drumscombine motion and melody in a uniquely engaging way. As children stir the included mallet around the inside of the drum, the wooden sound tongue responds with soft, rhythmic tones that feel both playful and grounding. This makes them

Auris Stir Xylophone Drums

These wooden stir xylophone drums by Auris invite rhythmic exploration through movement, sound, and gentle concentration.

Handcrafted in Sweden, Auris Stir Xylophone Drums—often called stir drums—combine motion and melody in a uniquely engaging way. As children stir the included mallet around the inside of the drum, the wooden sound tongue responds with soft, rhythmic tones that feel both playful and grounding. This makes them especially beloved in Waldorf-inspired preschools, kindergartens, and early primary classrooms.

Teachers often use stir drums as a gentle auditory signal to gather attention, while children enjoy them as an intuitive musical instrument that rewards slow, focused movement. The sound is calm and contained, never sharp or overwhelming, making these drums well suited for group settings.

With or Without a Thumb Grip

Stir Xylophone Drums are available with or without a thumb grip hole. The grip hole offers younger children added stability while holding the drum, while the version without a hole allows for additional exploratory play, such as gently rolling natural objects inside. The choice is simply a matter of age, preference, and intended use.

Three Melodic Patterns

Each stir drum is tuned with one of three internal sound patterns, creating a different musical experience as the mallet moves:

• Classic – tones rise or fall depending on stirring direction
• Wave – tones rise and fall in either direction
• Melody – tones follow a playful, hopping pattern

Individual drums are available in each pattern, and a set of six includes all three melodies with and without thumb grips.

Some families and teachers choose to keep a spare mallet for Auris stir drums on hand, especially when the instrument is a well-loved favorite.

Product Details

• Brand: Auris
• Instrument: Stir Xylophone Drum
• Material: Wood
• Sound Patterns: Classic, Wave, or Melody
• Grip Options: With or without thumb hole
• Includes: Wooden mallet (one per drum)
• Dimensions: approx. 4.33" diameter × 5.7" height
• Recommended Age: 4+ years
• Country of Manufacture: Sweden

Small Parts Warning

⚠️WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.