Whenever I’m asked what a glockenspiel is, I describe it as a xylophone that makes the same sound as the very beginning of “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey.

The Stagg XYLO-SET 37 HG Professional Xylophone Set with Stand and Bag is a well-built, professional xylophone that produces excellent sound thanks to its quality wood construction.

While often viewed as instruments exclusively for children, xylophones are present in orchestra music, film scores and even some pop and rock bands.

While often viewed as instruments exclusively for children, xylophones are present in orchestra music, film scores and even some pop and rock bands.

A xylophone’s bars are typically made of wood, and on the glockenspiel, the bars are made of steel – just like on Rachel’s instrument.

While often viewed as instruments exclusively for children, xylophones are present in orchestra music, film scores and even some pop and rock bands.

While often viewed as instruments exclusively for children, xylophones are present in orchestra music, film scores and even some pop and rock bands.

Here we have the xylophone made of wood, as you mentioned, also very high pitched instrument, not as high as the glockenspiel, but here's our lowest note and our highest note, and we can play ...

Evan Bright, a senior and percussion player at Zeeland East High School in Zeeland, Michigan, helps settle the debate once and for all – xylophone or glockenspiel?