Music Maker Lap Harp (Zither) with 12 Classic Songs PLUS Bonus Packet of 12 Christmas Songs (six double sided sheets)

by Music Maker

Product Features

• Great introduction to the world of music
• Made of quality hardwood in Belarus - Beautiful in tone and appearance
• Includes 12 classic songs (six double sided music sheets)
• SPECIAL - includes 12 FREE Christmas songs (six double sided music sheets)
• Award Winning!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 2 x 8 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B000KNRGNG
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,789 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

This unique string instrument is hand finished from solid hardwood. Beautiful in tone and appearance, the Music Maker is playable even by young children. Simply pluck the strings indicated on the twelve individual song sheets which are included and you have instant music. A tuning key and pick are included with this lightweight and portable instrument.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant success!, March 19, 2007

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Marie44 "marie44" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music Maker Lap Harp (Zither) with 12 Classic Songs PLUS Bonus Packet of 12 Christmas Songs (six double sided sheets)

Anyone who can do a follow the dots--in this case, notes--can play this instrument. Slide one of the cards underneath the strings and pluck or pick where the notes lead. My son loved this when he was little, and my students love it now. Anyone will be instantly successful and be able to play recognizable tunes. It also has a very light, pleasant sound so you won't get a headache no matter how much it's played. It's also very well made; it can withstand small, enthusiastic musicians. It's the perfect first instrument which can lead to a real love of music, and maybe more instruments later. I highly recommend it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A great disappointment, December 16, 2008

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Mother of Two (Saint Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Music Maker Lap Harp (Zither) with 12 Classic Songs PLUS Bonus Packet of 12 Christmas Songs (six double sided sheets)

The box says that the instrument comes tuned for immediate enjoyment. It did not and I am still trying to get it tuned. Because two notes share one string (the strings on the harp are looped), it is hard to tune it. You can fix one of the notes and mess up the other one. There are no instructions on how to tune one note without "untuning" the other one. You can purchase a brochure on tuning for $5 plus $8 shipping, but that should have come with the instrument.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice, January 17, 2007

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E. Perry (RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music Maker Lap Harp (Zither) with 12 Classic Songs PLUS Bonus Packet of 12 Christmas Songs (six double sided sheets)

High quality instrument, very rarely needs tuning, and you can start plucking away at something recognizable imediatly. What more could you want for a beginning instrument?