I purchased this piano for my toddler's 3rd birthday. She took to it immediately, and enjoys playing it.
The piano feels very sturdy and well constructed, and the bench is at the perfect height for a toddler. Since the piano ships in pieces, a few minutes will be required to assemble the bench and attach the legs to the piano body. An allen wrench is included in the box, making assembly easy. Note that the dog pictured on the side of the piano is a decal, so you will not see the holes for the screws on the piano body immediately. Just run your finger over the surface until you locate the holes, and use a small sharp object like a scissors to poke a hole through the decal before inserting the screws.
This instrument sounds like a classical toy piano. If you've never heard a toy piano, think more of a chime sound than a piano sound. The description says the keys are full size (in width). When you look at the keyboard, it is hard to believe they are, but I measured them, and indeed they are. I think it is the miniature size of the piano that gives them the illusion of being smaller. The piano has a 2 full octaves, which is one of the main reasons I purchased this model. The notes are also very well tuned.
The piano ships with a small songbook and a cardboard insert for the keyboard so older kids can play by color. I find this insert odd, because it is longer than the actual keyboard. One would have to fold it to make it fit. Perhaps one could use it when the child transitions to a full length piano keyboard.
All in all, a great product. If you have a toddler interested in making music, or who enjoys banging on a piano whenever they see one, I'd highly recommend this.
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Schoenhut Children's 25 Key Upright Piano PalsProduct Description: Whether for a holiday gift, baby shower, birthday, or any special occasion, these little pianos are the perfect answer. Most importantly, they will encourage a child on the path to music.These versatile little pianos grows with your child!! The main unit, decorated with a whimsical animal's head, is perfect for toddlers because it sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of little hands. Later on, the sides with the animal's body can be attached, conveniently raising the piano to a comfortable upright height for an older child seated at the bench.Jaymar® toy pianos are famous for their excellent quality and unique chime-like tones. An added feature is that the spacing between keys is the same as on a full-sized model. This teaches proper finger placement and affords an easy transition to a real piano.Included is Jaymar's Learning System with a removable color-coordinated strip that fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord. The accompanying songbook contains a collection of familiar tunes.
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My kids love this piano!It is tiny, though, and my not-yet 6-year old son cannot sit on the bench, because his knees raise up the whole piano.A nice, affordable addition to our lives, though.
