Early Learning Centre Trumpet
by Early Learning Centre
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Early Learning CentreBrand: The Little Little Toy Co
Model: 120571
Product features:
- Fun trumpet with colorful keys for easy learning
- Perfect for budding musicians to explore music and imaginative play
- Encourages your children to express themselves artistically
- All Early Learning Centre plastics are phthalate free
- For ages 3 to 8 years
Toys and Games Reviews of Early Learning Centre Trumpet
Customer Review: Disapointed
Summary: 1 Stars
Firstly, I'm not a parent. I bought this Early Learning Centre (UK) toy to examine its potential as an educational tool. Of all the inexpensive toy instruments I've bought so far, I am most disappointed in this one. Many toy instruments are simply cheaper versions of real instruments capable of teaching children or even adults the gross basics of playing them. This is not the case here as this isn't even a trumpet but a four-note melodica shaped like a trumpet. It can play E5-A5-C#6-E6. Mine is surprisingly well tuned, off by at most 5Hz with A880 off by only 0.2Hz (2.5 cents)!
Its construction seams rugged and design suitable for a three-year-old but I foresee kids age 6 and over getting board with it quickly. I haven't had problems with the valves yet and it makes sound easily with little effort. Judging from other reviews I may have gotten lucky. The body appears to be chrome plated ABS while the mouthpiece, buttons and valve covers are cheaper polystyrene(colors differ from the picture). The valve covers are glued with industrial adhesive so it can't be disassembled without breaking it. Mine is not yet broken so I can only assume the reeds are brass and the valves are plastic with steel springs and poly foam seals. Condensation must be air-dried. There are two finger rings for gripping with the non-playing hand.
Comparison:
The Schylling Toys Piano Horn (ASIN: B000RC2XB0) is 3 times more useful and 1/4 the price, and also has superior valve design. For school-aged children (6 and up) I can recommend the Hohner 32 Note Melodica Key Board (ASIN: B000BD5O5M); $5 more expensive but concert quality and useful unto adulthood. It seams a real quality toy trumpet costing less than $30.00 has yet to be invented. The most affordable real trumpets of any worth are over $100.00 new. The Noteworthy Bb Student Trumpet (ASIN: B001RLMBPI) or Conductor Bb Student Trumpet (ASIN: B000BUX3BC) are your best bet but because of their size, weight and complexity are probably best suited for children ages 9 and up.
Description of Early Learning Centre Trumpet
Toot your own horn with this realistic starter trumpet. Designed to replicate the look and feel of a real chrome trumpet, this kid-sized instrument features color-coded keys for easy to learn notes and songs. Blow into the mouthpiece and press the keys to produce on-key sounds. Made from phthalate-free plastic.
Why You?ll Love It: This portable wind instrument inspires big band creative play ideas.
Age: 3 to 6 years
Features
- Color-coded keys
- Phthalate-free plastic
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