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- Perfect introduction to teach kids about the world of music
- Sturdy ukulele for young hands yet fully playable and easily tunable
- Teaches young kids about basic rhythm, strumming, and other musical techniques
- Encourages children to develop auditory and creativity skills
- Non-toxic finishes and child safe materials complete this fantastic product
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 21.06 x 6.89 x 2.56 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00DQRV6B6 |
Item model number | E0317 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,218 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #15 in Kids' Guitars & Strings |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | July 7, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Hape |
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Product Description
Prepare to have a musical genius running through your home! With this delightful mini ukulele from Hape toys, toddlers and big kids alike can enjoy making beautiful music. Featuring sturdy wood construction that is durable under enthusiastic play, this best-selling ukulele is the perfect size for younger children to begin developing their musical aptitude. Fully playable as well as easily tuned, this ukulele offers the realistic feel of a more professional instrument, while remaining kid-friendly for little artists. Your child will love discovering their musical interests, and parents will enjoy time they spend teaching their kids about rhythm, composition, strumming, and other musical techniques. Made from wood sourced from sustainably maintained forests, this is an instrument that is sure to be loved and cherished by your kids for years to come. Hape toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities. All Hape products sold in North America meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
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SPARK THEIR LOVE OF MUSICThis ukelele is a great beginner instrument to introduce your child to musical instruments and foster a life-long love of music. |
FUN FOR ALL AGESYounger players will enjoy plucking the strings and hearing the sounds, while older musicians can learn to tune the ukelele and make their own songs. |
EARLY MUSICAL DEVELOPMENTRecognising rhythms, tracking sounds and encouraging musicality all play an important part in your child’s development. |
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CHILD-FRIENDLY FEATURESTo protect little fingers from rough edges, the flexible nylon strings are securely attached to the ukelele’s bridge. |
DEVELOPS KEY MOTOR SKILLSPlucking, strumming and tuning can help to improve your budding musician’s motor skills in a fun, interactive way. |
DESIGNED FOR SMALL HANDSThis ukelele is made from durable, lightweight wood that’s easy to carry, and its nylon strings are gentle on little fingers. |
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Customers like the appearance and entertainment value of the musical instrument toy. For example, they mention the color and designs are great and appealing to toddlers, with a beautifully lacquered finish. That said, they're satisfied with value, and size. That being said, opinions are mixed on quality, sound quality, and tuning.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the musical instrument toy. They mention that the color and designs are great, cute, and bright. They also appreciate the durable, uniqueness, and beautiful lacquered finish. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance.
"...She wanted one because I play one at bedtime for her. The paint job is mostly good...." Read more
"They’re tunable and real, cute and nice. Bought them for mu nieces." Read more
"The quality is great and the bright colors are fun. This is hands down my child's favorite toy to date...." Read more
"...It is the perfect size for him, lightweight, and has a beautifully lacquered finish...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument toy entertaining for kids. They say it's a wonderful toy ukulele for toddlers taking great interest in learning how to play. Customers also say the designs are great and appealing to toddlers. Overall, they describe it as a good beginner ukelele for young children.
"...It was perfect size and I love that it's a real instrument, not a toy. Really good quality. Very well made...." Read more
"...It’s the size of a soprano ukulele. Overall, it’s a good beginner ukulele for young children, especially for the price!" Read more
"Daughter loves the ukulele and great instrument for toddler intro to music. Less parts than a violin...." Read more
"This is a fun ukulele toy. It seems pretty durable and I liked the fact that it is wooden rather than plastic...." Read more
Customers like the value of the musical instrument toy. For example, they say it's well worth the price, elated by the quality for the price. Some mention it'll be a great buy and an affordable way to introduce a child to a string instrument.
"...For the $21 I paid, this is very well worth the price. Very very happy with this purchase...." Read more
"...It was very inexpensive so not a big deal. Granddaughter likes it" Read more
"...I first opened this up I almost regretted purchasing because it seemed really cheap. After getting it tuned I began to change my mind...." Read more
"...It's less expensive than one I purchased at a souvenir shop in Hawaii, but has a nicer sound...." Read more
Customers find the size of the musical instrument toy perfect. They say it's a great size for toddlers and that the construction is adequate.
"My son loved this ukulele. It was perfect size and I love that it's a real instrument, not a toy. Really good quality. Very well made...." Read more
"Perfect to start. Is not to big. Great size to teach him hand placement. Got it as birthday gift for him. Now on to the lessons...." Read more
"...This fit the bill. It is the perfect size for him, lightweight, and has a beautifully lacquered finish...." Read more
"...It is the perfect size for him. It has been very sturdy as he has dropped it a couple times. It is cute. I wouldn’t exactly say it is tunable though...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the musical instrument toy. Some mention that it's super good quality, the Uke is solidly built, and surprisingly hasn't broken at all. However, others say that the strings quickly slacken again and fall out of tune. They also mention that the configurations and the strings are not capable of being stretched enough to get the highest note.
"My son loved this ukulele. It was perfect size and I love that it's a real instrument, not a toy. Really good quality. Very well made...." Read more
"This is no concert-quality ukelele, but it's actually pretty darn good. It's probably fair to say that I'm a bit of an instrument snob...." Read more
"...It does take a very long time to tune this ukulele. The strings need to be stretched, so I over tightened them and this definitely seemed to help...." Read more
"...It does seem like it will last for a while which is also important because let’s admit toddlers can be pretty destructive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the musical instrument toy. Some mention it has a pretty good sound, it's not too loud, and it makes good music. However, others say that they don't know how to tune it and it doesn't sound great.
"...The sound is pleasant: timbre is good; it's not so loud that the kids get on my nerves while playing it, unlike when they bang away on the piano;..." Read more
"...It IS in fact absolutely tuneable and has a good sound; it just takes some patience...." Read more
"...After all, it’s not a professional instrument. It’s not very loud, but it’s not very big so this was expected. It’s the size of a soprano ukulele...." Read more
"...than one I purchased at a souvenir shop in Hawaii, but has a nicer sound...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the musical instrument toy. Some mention that it is absolutely tuneable and has a good sound, while others say that it's hard to tune and needs to be tuned often.
"...As I'd expect of any instrument with nylon strings, it takes A LOT of tuning over the first few days as the strings stretch out — especially since..." Read more
"...I was able to play some songs on it. The tuning has improved, you just have to be patient with it. After all, it’s not a professional instrument...." Read more
"My child LOVES this. However, not in tune and difficult to tune." Read more
"...and lose a fret (can probably be re-adhered). Definitely add the $3 protection plan." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the strings of the musical instrument toy. They mention that the strings come loose too easily, do not stay tight, and are strung wrong. Some say that the thumbscrew plates on the ukulele constantly loosen up.
"...screws that hold the back tuning thumbscrew plates on were constantly loosening up, and had to be re-tightedned and kept an eye on...." Read more
"...I had to tune it like a ukulele, not a guitar because the string need to be tight. It does drop out of tune quickly, but I pretty much expected that...." Read more
"...the strings are cheap plastic and does not seem like they will last long. Also, the paint on the body of the guitar is already chipping...." Read more
"...solid (versus a bunch of cheap snap-together plastic), the strings are safely attached and won't just pop out unless you totally unwind them, and it..." Read more
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As I'd expect of any instrument with nylon strings, it takes A LOT of tuning over the first few days as the strings stretch out — especially since it came completely loose and untuned (which is the right way to ship it). But the tuners do their job nicely and after a few days the tuning starts to get pretty constant. Just get an app for your phone; they're free and do the job perfectly.
The sound is pleasant: timbre is good; it's not so loud that the kids get on my nerves while playing it, unlike when they bang away on the piano; the frets are all just about where they need to be, so it's not dissonant or hard to play. It's sturdy enough that I expect it to take the inevitable beating without disintegrating. (I've even taught my dog to strum it!) Though we do make an effort to make sure they don't use it as a club. And the bright colors and somewhat whimsical graphic design make this more interesting and fun for the kids.
But it's still a real instrument, so I can get a pretty good sound out of it, and play actual songs. That encourages the kids to make a real effort to produce something resembling music. Of course, I'm also careful not to be a jerk about it, and just let them strum nonsense so it stays fun.
For the $21 I paid, this is very well worth the price. Very very happy with this purchase.
EDIT: After a year of use and abuse, it's still going strong. One of my toddlers was banging away on the strings with a spoon, and we just lost the first string. No big deal. Will buy new strings for a few bucks.
We taught my son to be gentle with the ukulele but it has still taken some knocks and is no worse for wear. On the other hand, my niece managed to bang hers in just the right way to separate the neck from the body of the instrument. It's definitely not indestructible and some of them might be assembled better than others. (Amazon very promptly replaced the broken instrument).
Update Nov 2017: Recently it became very difficult to turn two of the tuning pegs. I was disappointed and thought that the gears were stripped. Then I realized we just had to adjust the screws on the back of the tuning mechanisms. I loosened them a tiny bit with a Phillips head screwdriver and the pegs are easy to turn once again.