Melissa & Doug Band-in-a-Box Clap! Clang! Tap! - 10-Piece Musical Instrument Set

This set is perfect for introducing young kids to music! The variety of instruments — including tambourines, maracas, and cymbals — keeps things exciting and encourages creativity and rhythm. All the pieces are sturdy, well-made, and sized just right for small hands. It’s a great way to develop motor skills and coordination while having tons of fun. My kids love making music together, and it’s been a hit during playdates too. A wonderful gift for toddlers and preschoolers!

We got this from Amazon for a song during the Chistmas season on one of their big sale days. It was worth two times what we paid for it!! It has been a huge hit with both our children - a boy, aged 18 months (for whom it was bought) and a girl, nearly 3 years old. The triangle is hands-down the favorite instrument. We have had multiple "concerts" since then (of course, the grandparents think that's adorable). To those who are offended by noisy toys - don't buy this set. They are instruments intended for toddlers and preschoolers. Of COURSE they are going to be noisy. Cymbals, tambourine, triangle, maracas, clacker - YES, it's makes for a lot of noise. But that's the whole point!! Also, for those demanding high-quality instruments that produce concert hall sound, don't buy this set. Again, I reiterate that this set is intended for the very young and musically interested. It is great fun. And it is perfect as a starter set. I see my children using it for some time. We have a plastic set of similar instruments from last Christmas that will now be retired as this has taken its place. My only gripe is that the string for the triangle slips off very easily and can be lost. That, of course, adversely affects how the instrument can be played as well as its sound. But otherwise, A+ in our household on all levels.

Good quality! My toddler loves this set.

This is my go to gift for 1 and 2 year old birthday parties! Always a hit.

I have used these instruments for several years, both for my own children and for a small preschool that I run out of the home. The kids like the colors, the sounds, and the variety. With the amount of use they get, they do wear out, but hold up well enough that I have bought the same set twice. When we learn about music in preschool, I start by telling the children the names of the instruments and how to properly make the sound. I then cover them with a towel or blanket and make the sound underneath it, and the kids guess which instrument I used. If they name it properly, I hand them the instrument and we go on until everyone has one. Another game is to have them cover their eyes, then I play a few instruments in sequence, then have them open their eyes and try to repeat the sequence. We go from there to more active playing and dancing with the instruments, we talk about playing soft and loud, fast and slow, and I let them take turns calling the shots for everyone while marching around the room. They also enjoy playing free form, where anything goes and they can dance and play however they like (as long as they aren't being destructive, of course). For some fun toddler/preschool songs to play in conjunction with these instruments, my kids enjoy Greg and Steve's music, particularly the freeze song from their 'Kids in Motion' album. As mentioned by other reviewers, the tambourine is always the first to go. The wooden part is fine, but the cover tears. I've reinforced the bottom of it with a circle of tag board and decorated the top with thin, colorful paper to make them last longer. If all else fails, I just take the cover off completely and the kids still enjoy using the circle part, which has yet to break. The second most common problem is that the black elastic on the clapper will wear out with time and usage. That is an easy fix. I just snip a hair tie, thread it through, and tie it on tightly. The wooden portion is still strong, and I just replace the hair tie as needed. After seven years, my first pair of maracas has finally succumbed to the toddlers continually smacking them together (which I discourage in favor of shaking), and the handle has come off of the cymbals. I am back to buy a third set. For normal home usage, this set will probably last quite a while. Encourage your child to shake the maracas, tap the tambourine (not slap or punch), and they will be able to get quite a bit of mileage out of these instruments.

Bought this to use in Operation Christmas Child boxes. The Melissa & Doug Band-in-a-Box Clap! Clang! Tap! - 10-Piece Musical Instrument Set is a great price! This is an amazing value! THANKS!

My 2 year old loves it!

Super cute

Es ideal para los niños, lis materiales son buenos y suenan bastante bien para ser de juguete. Los uso con mi hija de año y medio pero bajo supervision, se los saco en momentos concretos y tocamos las dos los instrumentos luego los guardo porque es muy pequeña todavía, pero le encantan las maracas. Conociendi el producto creo que para bebés de esta edad es mejor unas maracas de plástico, mas ligeras y que no se descarcarillen cuando las tiran sl suelo o se les caen. Los platillos muy bien, los toca ella solita y la pandereta también.

Lo pedí para regalo de una niña de 2 años. Le encantó. Todo en madera incluida su cajita para guardarlos. Resistentes y muy bonitos. Ideal para iniciar a los pequeños en estimulacion musical.

Unser Sohn wird es zu Weihnachten bekommen und ich habe es vorab ausgepackt um mir die Artikel anzusehen. Einige Holzelemente haben etwas abgeplatzte Farbe, was aber nicht weiter auffällt. Sonst sind die Teile wirklich gut verarbeitet und ich finde jedes einzelne hat einen guten Klang. Das die Rasseln zu leise sind kann ich nicht bestätigen und auch die Triangel macht einen angenehmen Klang (soweit ich das als Laie beurteilen kann) Ich würde das Set so wieder kaufen und auch weiter empfehlen. Tolles Preis-leistungsverhältnis

Really bad. Makes no proper sound, let alone music. Totally regret buying this.

reasonably priced for a variety of items however all the metal parts have sharp edges. would recommend adult supervision everytime your child plays with it. Average quality for the price.