SAMARKAND Coffret musical sons de pluie et océan

Admittedly, I wanted to get this set for MYSELF when I saw it. When it arrived, I saw why it was marketed towards kids and not adults. Ha ha. While you do get a variety of items to make music with, the quality is sub par. I really wanted to give this 3.5 stars, but rounded up to 4 for the tongue drum alone. I've seen tongue drums that size range from $45-$60, which is the cost of the entire set. The tongue drum, rain stick, and tuning fork were all good. I could even use the tuning fork and tongue drum in my energy healing sessions if I needed to. The rest? I wish that I could say it was of a good quality, but it wasn't. The cymbals made a fair sound. The ocean drum did not sound like an ocean at all; it sounded like balls rolling around. The kalimba was not tuned and no matter what I tried, it still sounded poor. All of it LOOKS super cute and fun, so it was a bit disappointing to have mixed quality. These are definitely kid sized, minus the cymbals; I've seen adults use them in belly dance classes. All of these instruments are easy to use, and I'm sure that a child wouldn't really care about the quality, as long as hey could have fun playing. Lire la suite

Some of the items came in a little dented, but the steel drum has a gorgeous tone! I would say it's fair quality and variety for the price.

Oh, what amazing quality! I love watching my granddaughter explore this musical instrument set and discover all the different sounds she can make. It is so much fun seeing her recognize the different tones and begin learning how to create her own little melodies. The instruments are engaging and give her a wonderful way to explore music, rhythm, and cause and effect through play. I also love that the set offers several different instruments, so she can experiment with different sounds instead of getting bored with just one. The quality really impressed me, and it makes such a wonderful activity for little ones who are curious and love to explore. Watching her learn, play, and light up when she discovers a new sound makes this set extra special. It is a great way to introduce toddlers to the joy of making music!

I really like this little instrument set because it gives kids a chance to try several different types of instruments instead of just getting the usual toy drum and shaker. There is a good mix of melodic and percussion instruments, so there is quite a bit for them to explore. The steel tongue drum is definitely my favorite. It has a really nice sound and feels surprisingly solid for a kids' instrument. The color is pretty too, although some of the decorative details look like stickers, so I don't expect those to stay perfect forever. The kalimba is another nice addition. It sounds good once you get it adjusted, although younger kids may have some trouble playing the metal tines with their fingers. The rain stick is also fun and has a satisfying sound. The rest of the instruments are more hit or miss for me. The wave drum feels a little less substantial, and the small cymbals are mostly just something for kids to experiment with. The tuning fork can also produce a pretty sharp sound if it is hit too hard, so I would definitely supervise younger kids with that one. The instruments overall seem sturdy enough for normal kid use, and I like that everything can be kept together rather than having a bunch of loose pieces scattered around. The set also includes a little song/instruction book, although I think the directions could be clearer. I think this is a good way to introduce kids to different sounds and let them figure out what they enjoy. Some of the instruments are definitely better than others, but the variety is what makes the set worthwhile. It would also make a fun gift for a young child who is showing an interest in music. Overall, I think this is a fun and nicely varied instrument set. The steel tongue drum and kalimba are the standouts for me, while the other pieces add more ways for kids to experiment. It is a good choice if the goal is exploration and musical play rather than professional-quality instruments. Lire la suite

It’s just as listed and makes a great gift.

Pas encore offert mais très beau et bonne qualité