Melissa and Doug Piano

Children love to make music, and this child-sized Melissa and Doug Learn-To-Play Piano makes it easy for them to start playing. Twenty-five color-coded keys help with practicing scales and playing songs. Made of brightly-painted hardwood, it has a two-octave range and includes a starter songbook. 12" H x 16" L x 10" W

Great for younger kids and those who like the bright toy look, this is very sturdily built to take plenty of "loving" use from its young musicians.

From Tchaikovsky to Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, kids can "Handel" any tune with this classically styled hand-tuned Grand Piano. Features a sturdy matching bench, 30 keys for a wide range of notes, a songbook and a helpful color-coded key chart to help them quickly learn the musical scale.

Amazon reviews of this piano are mostly positive, mentioning its sturdiness to stand up to kids banging on it, and a fairly quiet sound so the noise doesn't become too annoying. The classic look - like a real piano rather than a toy - is also attractive. The sound is more of a chime than a regular piano sound.

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