Music Maker Lap Harp Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this harp many years ago as a gift for Christmas. I loved it then, and had many happy hours learning how to play the different songs that are provided,
It is very easy to learn for children and once you have the basics of "tune" a child naturally starts to play music by memory and adapt other songs to the melodious harp on their own. You can also buy extra songs of different categories (Christmas, Christian, Folk, etc.)
The only caveat I see with this lap harp - is unfortunately a very problematic one. The strings on the harp are looped, and so two notes share one string (see picture) - Making it very difficult to keep the harp in tune for long
EX: Tightening one side can change the other, and thereby changing both notes. Only a few years into having it as a child, I lost the "tuning key" and was completely unable to tune it thereafter. [A wrench, pliars, etc strip the small studs]
I found my harp again in pristine condition from whence it was packed all these years, and it is still horribly out of tune. I will have to buy a tuning key from a music store - after a second try with pliers stripped the pegs yet again. Different tuning keys for different harps - so here's hoping!
I recommend the harp if you can KEEP your tuning key, or are adept at keeping it in tune easily. It is a wonderful learning tool, and fun musical instrument that is different than most.

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This unique string instrument is hand finished from solid hardwood. Beautiful in tone and appearance, the Music Maker is playable even by young children. Simply pluck the strings indicated on the twelve individual song sheets which are included and you have instant music.A tuning key and pick are included with this lightweight and portable instrument.

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Music Ace Consumer Version, Hybrid CD-ROM Review

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(More customer reviews)As a general Elementary Music Specialist, I used this program for years with kids as young as kindergarteners up to the Fifth grade. While the younger readers needed some occasional help, most kids who can "listen" and "click" can understand what to do. This is the perfect program to accompany music instruction for any kid. But even if it's all you have, it is amazingly fun, simple, and interesting that even Paula could do it!

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Maestro Max and his choir of singing notes teach the fundamentals of music theory in this award-winning program. Each of Max's 24 lessons ends with a game designed to reinforce new concepts. REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP, Vista, Win 7 *OR* Mac OSX 10.4 and later;P133MHz - 16 MB RAM *OR* PowerPC/ iMac/ G3/ G4, 68040 25MHz - 5 MB RAM;640x480 256-color monitor;5MB free hard disk space;MPC compatible sound card or General MIDI required;CD-ROM drive & mouse. LESSONS: Intro to the Staff;Intro to the Piano Keyboard;Playing with Pitch;ABC's of the Piano Keyboard;More Piano ABC's;ABC's of the Staff;ABC's of the Treble Staff;More Treble Staff ABC's;Keyboard Review;Below the Treble Staff;Above the Treble Staff;Loud & Soft, Same Pitch;ABC's of the Bass Staff;Above the Bass Staff;Below the Bass Staff;Same Pitch, Different Timbres;ABC's of the Grand Staff;Half Steps & Whole Steps;More ABC's of the Grand Staff;Sharps & Flats;Sharps & Flats on the Staff;More Sharps & Flats on the Staff;Key Signature;Introduction to Major Scales.

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8-Note Board Piano (Kalimba) Review

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(More customer reviews)Gave as a gift to a "musical" family. They love it. Easy and fun.

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Board pianos are comfortable, durable, go-anywhere musical instruments for young and old alike! Gently pluck the metal keys to play this ancient African folk instrument. Dimensions are approximately 7.88" long x 5.5" wide (remember, due to the natural materials used sizes and colors will vary). The board piano features a hand-rubbed oil finish, and an occasional cleaning with lemon oil polish will keep your piano looking like new. The instruction booklet includes tips on how to play, tuning, special effects, and care, as well as familiar songs: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, You Are My Sunshine, On Top of Old Smokey, 3 Blind Mice, When the Saints Go Marching In, London Bridge Is Falling Down, Michael Row Your Boat Ashore, Kum Ba Ya, Row Row Row Your Boat, This Old Man, Shortnin' Bread, Oh Susanna.

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8-note Board Piano Kalimba Set with Songbook and CD Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this instrument about 2 days ago. I have been playing for about 7 hours total now. The book is easy to follow, the CD provides help if you can't get the tempo down. This instrument sounds really clear and beautiful. The book also covers everything from maintaining the instrument, tuning(The instrument is already pre-tuned to standard C scale), and chords. I expect this instrument to accompany me a long time . It's worth getting if your a beginner.

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Board pianos are comfortable, durable, go-anywhere musical instruments for young and old alike! The board piano is adapted from an ancient folk instrument that originated in Africa centuries ago. Each instrument has been precisely tuned to a C major scale. The 8-note board pianos come in a variety of solid hardwoods to us, and may include cherry, walnut, or padouk; we will ship the style we have in stock at the time your order is placed. As well as instructions for care and maintenance, you will receive a 20-page book with instructions for playing 31 familiar songs and a demonstration CD. Songbook contents: How to Play, Easy as 1-2-3, 3 Blind Mice, A Tisket A Tasket, The Alphabet Song, Animal Fair, Billy Boy, Buffalo Gals, Caissons Go Rolling Along, Camptown Races, Everybody Loves Saturday Night, The Hokey Pokey, Home Sweet Home, Kum Ba Ya, Little Liza Jane, London Bridge, Lullaby, This Old Man, The Marines' Hymn, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Michael Row Your Boat Ashore, The Mulberry Bush, Oh Susannah, On Top of Old Smoky, One Potato, When the Saints Come Marching In, Tinga Layo, Over the River & Through the Woods, Rock-a My Soul, Row Row Row Your Boat, Shortnin' Bread, Sweet Betsy from Pike, There Was a Crooked Man, Chord Chart, Tuning & Care of Your Kalimba.

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Turtle Shaped Karimba Mbira Thumb Piano Kalimba Finger Review

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(More customer reviews)This kalimba sits in our livingroom and when it isn't being used its job is to 'sit pretty'. The 'tines' aren't exactly tuned very carefully, when they move you have to sort of tune it again but it does have a good chimy sound. (When we first got it the sound made my dog think someone rang the doorbell and she'd run to the door!) This is a good 'starter kalimba' for fun, not for the serious percussion music enthusiast.

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Thisbeautifully crafted sea turtle shaped Karimba (also knows as a kalimba,Mbira or Thumb Piano) is hand made from a coconut shell, with the legs,tail and head hand carved from Indonesian Albessia wood.Metal keys are suspended above the acoustic chamber and when pluckedwith the fingers or thumbs make a delightfully rich note.Thisgorgeous mbira is great for use as a decoration, and makes a greateducational gift for children. NOTE: Because these are hand-carved,there may be slight differences in design from the pictures. Theyalsovary in size based on the size of the coconut used but they are about 9to 10 inches long. Wehave a limited supply of these, so don't delay. Get yours now!

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