1. Gather your materials. You will need a xylophone, mallets, and the sheet music for Smoke on the Water.
2. Set up the xylophone. Place the xylophone on a stable surface, such as a table or music stand. Make sure that the bars are arranged so that the lowest note is on the left and the highest note is on the right.
3. Hold the mallets. Hold the mallets in your hands, with the tips of the mallets pointing down. Your wrists should be relaxed and your forearms should be parallel to the ground.
4. Read the sheet music. The sheet music for Smoke on the Water will tell you which notes to play on the xylophone. The notes are represented by letters, and the numbers below the letters indicate the octaves.
5. Start playing. Begin playing the song by striking the bars of the xylophone with the mallets. Follow the sheet music to play the correct notes and rhythms.
6. Practice. The more you practice, the better you will become at playing Smoke on the Water on the xylophone. Be patient and don't give up!
Here is the sheet music for Smoke on the Water:
| Note | Octave |
|---|---|
| G | 4 |
| D | 4 |
| A | 4 |
| G | 4 |
| D | 4 |
| A | 4 |
| G | 5 |
| F# | 5 |
| E | 5 |
| D | 5 |
| C# | 5 |
| B | 4 |
| A | 4 |
| G | 4 |
| F# | 4 |
| E | 4 |
| D | 4 |
| C# | 4 |
| B | 4 |
| A | 4 |
| D | 4 |