Hohner Rhythm Instrument Set- 6 pc.
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This is a 5 piece boxed rhythm instrument set that includes a tambourine, pair of rhythm sticks, triangle with striker, nylon wrist bell, and pair of plastic maracas. This selection of instruments can be used for creating a marching band. A child can role play and create musical melodies. Also included are five separate instruction inserts which provide simple songs and activities to use for each instrument. The activities and songs cane be used with children wiht little or no musical experience and were written by music educators. Using imagination and creativity with music enhances self-discovery, self-esteem while reinforcing patterns, sequencing and auditory skills.
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Product Information:
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Company: |
Hohner
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Product Dimensions: |
Weight: |
1.6 (pounds)
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Package Dimensions: |
Height: |
2.9 (inches)
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Length: |
13 (inches)
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Weight: |
1.6 (pounds)
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Width: |
7.6 (inches)
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Part Number: |
HRM6 |
Model Number: |
HRM6 |
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Product Description:
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Strike up the band! This best selling set includes: 6" Tambourine, Rhythm Sticks, Wrist Bell, Soprano Sounder, 5" cymbals and Triangle with Striker.
Features
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A rhythm band all in one box
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Complete with a tambourine, rhythm sticks, nylon wrist bell, wood sounder, a triangle with striker
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Includes songs and activities for use with all the instruments
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Comes with canvas storage bag
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For ages 3 years and older
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Customer Reviews:
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Average Amazon Rating: |
5.0 |
Total Amazon Reviews: |
1 |
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Rating: |
5 |
Helpful Votes: |
7 |
I bought this for my 18 mo old daughter so she would have some instruments at home to play with. She attends Music Together classes, and these are great for home use. I think it is great that they label this a 6-piece, which refers to the 6 different instruments as opposed to six pieces of things in the set. It is definitely worth the money. The set came with a cotton drawstring bag for storage, and 6 different one-page brochures, which had suggested songs/chants to try with each instrument classified by age range, and also lists the educational purpose for each class. The age range is over 3 years, but I think you can still use it with supervision for younger kids.
The set contains the following:
3 wood mallets (two for the cymbals, one for the wood block)
1 soprano wood block
1 triangle and 1 striker
2 cymbals
1 tambourine
2 rhythm sticks (one ridged and one smooth)
1 wrist bells
I like pretty much all the parts, except for the soprano wood block. It sucks and seems to be the only cheaply made item in the set. It is made of wood and has a heavy coating of varnish. It doesn't sound that great either.
The wood mallets are small, and made of two pieces. The end seems to be glued pretty well to the stick, so I make sure to supervise during use in case the end comes off, as that can be a choking hazard.
There is a ridged rhythm stick and a smooth one, made of wood and painted. The smooth stick was slightly warped, but still works alright. You scrape them together or tap them. We use these in the Music Together classes too.
There are two 5" cymbals, the handles are made of wood and the cymbal part is a thick metal. They are not curved much so the sound doesn't carry well, but they work well enough for a young child. The edges are thick enough not to cause injury. Still, you must be cautious as stepping on the edge or tripping over them is still quite painful. My daughter likes to bang them together and then hold them on the sides of her face. I tried this too, and it sounds interesting.
The triangle is nice. It is metal and has a tiny little string to hold it up. The striker is also metal and has a plastic rubbery cap on one end. It is quite small and a choking hazard, so I don't let my kid use it at all. There are three wood mallets in the set, and those work fine as a striker. The sound carries very nicely.
There is also a tambourine. It is made of plastic that looks like wood. The top part is a plastic sheeting, but seems strong enough so far. My daughter sometimes stands on it and it's still intact. The coins on the sides are a shiny metal and sound tinny.
There is only one wrist bells. These sound great. They are like the kind of medium jingle bells you see at Xmas and are attached to a nylon strap that has a rivet on it. You can put it on your wrist, however it is not adjustable. It is very loud but cheerful sounding.
Overall these are great. Some of the instruments are similar to ones used in the Music Together classes. I have stored them in a covered plastic container and everyday my daughter brings the container to me to open it. She seems to enjoy them a lot.
I highly recommend these over some cheap junky set like one from Simba. I think the quality is even better than the Band in a Bucket, which I also have. These are definitely going to last a long time. |
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Product Summary
Age
2 - 4 Years
Gender
Category
Music, Pretend Play & Dress-up
Skills
Learning, Motor Skills
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