Customer Reviews

Schoenhut 18 Key My First Piano Red

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(4)

 

 

This little red piano looked very cute. I thought a real mechanical piano would be a much nicer musical toy than an electronic keyboard for my 3 year old, so I ordered it. Boy, was I dissapointed when it arrived. First, it is very cheaply built, using the lowest grade particle-board for the case. And it was so out of tune that it was not even possible to play the simplest children's songs using this piano. I don't recommend this piano for anybody who actually wants to utilize it as a musical education toy.

Grandma bought the kids one of those new-fangled contraptions where you arrange blocks to hear Mozart's Night Music played a million different ways...with Grandma's blessing we returned the technical monstrosity and got this piano. We don't regret it. It's fairly well made--although we have a key or two that likes to stick and get out of tune. That's easily remedied. Just turn the piano over and adjust the metal rods in the back a bit until it's back in tune. Ours appears to be well made. We've had it for a year and a half, and it has taken its share of banging. Our youngest loves pianos, and he plays on this almost every day. The sound is very pleasant, unlike most toy electronic keyboards which are all the rage. I would recommend this piano if you want a musical toy which will give your child pleasure for several years, and then you can save it for the next generation.

I have been buying Schoenhut toy pianos for kids and grandkids over the past 10-12 years ... starting the wee ones with My First Piano, then graduating to the larger models as the children grow. I have checked out other manufacturers, but have found nothing that compares with the quality (sound AND workmanship) of Schoenhut. One time I called the company with a special request for additional song books, actually talked with a REAL person there, without having to go through dozens of menu options. They mean what they say "100% customer satisfaction." Thanks, Schoenhut, for affordable, educational, and wonderful musical instruments.

I gave this piano to a friend who has a ten month old baby named Sam. Of course I didn't think Sam would enjoy the piano until age 2 or 3. I was amazed to see Sam crawl over to the piano and reach up to touch the keys. Once he realized that he was the one making that sound, he crawled over to the piano everytime he had a chance. The piano has never tipped over.
Now that Sam can sit by himself, he plays his piano from that position. What a wonderful educational toy!

I purchased this for my granddaughter's first birthday and she loves it. She loves to tinker with my BIG piano but loves to play along with Grandma. I was unsure how she would take to it and although her parents may sometimes wish she had left it at Grandma's house they do enjoy listening to her play it. I have decided to purchase a white one for my other grandchild's first birthday. I highly recommend it to everyone!

Recently purchased "My First Piano" by Schoenhut and VERY pleased with the durability and lovely chime-like tones. I am not a musician, but a friend who is commented on the excellent pitch. Our family and friends enjoy it greatly, young and old alike. We are delighted with this product, which is both educational and fun!!

I got this piano for my twin boys when they were 7 months old and they love, love, love it. It is well worth the money. It is very stable and very durable. I believe the box is rated for older toddlers, but I highly recommend this for any child who is at least sitting on their own.

My son loved this piano.He is 15 months and uses it everday. It is very safe also, once found him standing on it to look out the window. His friends who are older still enjoy playing on it too. It was a great buy. probably can use it till hes 5!

This is one of the most fantastic pianos ever! Having played for quite some time, I was surprised at the sound and quality of the Schoenhut pianos. I give this product 5 stars!

I'm a musician and let me tell you, this thing is a piece of junk! My wife and I were so excited for our little girl to have a real piano! We took it out of the packaging to put our cute bow on it for christmas morning and I played it... It sounded so bad my wife started crying because her vision of the perfect christmas present was ruined. please don't purchase this item, your child would be better off banging on a bucket with a broom stick.