Product Overview
This 30-key wooden piano, designed for children aged 3 and above, offers a real piano playing experience, making it not just a toy for fun but also the beginning of musical enlightenment. Equipped with keys designed for small hands and high-quality sound, children can easily play simple melodies and learn the basics of music with the help of vibrant sheet music markings. As an educational toy and kindergarten teaching tool, it fosters creative thinking, rhythm, and hand-eye coordination, while also providing muscle training for small hands, laying the foundation for future engagement with more complex STEM toys or formal instrument learning.
Product Selling Points
- High-quality sound: Realistic piano sound quality, stimulating musical interest and auditory development.
- Ergonomic design: 30 keys designed specifically for small hands, easy to press and play.
- Safe and environmentally friendly: Made with FSC-certified wood and non-toxic materials.
- Complete package: Includes a piano bench for a comfortable playing posture.
- Durable and robust: Internal metal structure ensures long-term stability.
Specifications Summary
- Size: Piano 50 × 52 × 60 cm; Piano bench 35 × 25 × 20 cm
- Net weight: Approximately 9.9 kg
- Gross weight: Approximately 11.4 kg
- Materials: Wood, Metal
- Battery: No battery required
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Product Details
Features and gameplay
Core gameplay
- Let children freely play all 30 keys, explore different combinations of tones and melodies, and cultivate their musical perception and creativity.
- Learn basic notes and rhythms with simple musical notation, and gradually build a foundation in music theory.
- Practice the correct playing posture while sitting on the matching piano bench, and imitate the playing experience of a professional pianist.
Parent-child activities
- Parents can play simple nursery rhymes with their children, enhancing parent-child relationships and musical interaction through ensemble playing.
- Guide children to create their own melodies and encourage musical creativity and self-expression.
Learning Objectives
Development orientation
- Creative Thinking and Musical Intelligence: Cultivating creativity and musical appreciation through free composition and melody exploration.
- Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination: The action of pressing piano keys trains finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Focus and Rhythm: Learning musical notes and rhythms cultivates focus and develops a sense of time and rhythm.
Specific benefits
according toHong Kong Department of Health's "Guidelines for Child Development"3-5 years old is a critical period for musical enlightenment. Children can enhance their musical intelligence, fine motor skills, and creative expression through piano playing, establishing a solid foundation for learning formal instruments or participating in musical activities in the future. These types of toys not only provide entertainment but also promote the development of multiple intelligences.
Suitable age
Recommended age: 3 years and up (Official recommendation: 3 years and up, suitable as a first choice for 3-year-old toys)
Use cases
- Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for indoor use, placed in the living room, playroom, or children's room.
- Parent-child/Classroom: Can be used as a tool for early music education at home, or as a teaching aid in kindergarten music corner activities.
- Storage: Place in a dry, well-ventilated area, avoiding direct sunlight and humid environments. Clean the surface regularly to maintain optimal condition.
Safety and Maintenance
- Certified/Non-toxic: Meets international safety standards and is made with non-toxic materials and environmentally friendly wood, giving parents peace of mind when choosing.
- Cleaning and maintenance: Wipe the surface with a clean, slightly damp cloth; avoid using chemical cleaners. Keep the environment dry to extend its lifespan.
- Warning: Adult supervision is recommended; avoid placing heavy objects on the instrument or allowing it to be climbed on; regularly check the structural stability.
Material
Made of FSC certified eco-friendly wood and a metal internal structure, the surface is rounded and polished, providing a delicate and safe touch. The keys are made from high-quality materials to ensure clear sound quality and durability, making it suitable for long-term use by young children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this piano sound similar to a real piano?
This 30-key piano features high-quality sound design, capable of producing clear and pleasant piano tones. As a children's toy, it provides a sufficiently realistic musical experience for music enlightenment for ages 3-5, helping children establish a preliminary understanding of pitch and melody, making it an ideal introductory musical educational toy.
When is the best time to start teaching a child to play the piano?
According to the recommendations of music education experts in Hong Kong, ages 3-5 are the golden period for musical enlightenment. At this stage, children's hand muscle development is relatively mature, allowing them to master basic key pressing actions, while their auditory and rhythmic senses are also rapidly developing, making it an ideal time to start engaging with instruments like the piano. This piano is specifically designed to meet the toy needs of children in this age group.
What abilities can this piano cultivate in children?
As a multifunctional educational toy, this piano can comprehensively cultivate children's musical intelligence, logical thinking (understanding the arrangement of notes and rhythmic patterns), creative thinking (freely composing melodies), fine motor skills (finger dexterity), as well as concentration and memory (remembering melodies and sheet music). It embodies the importance of the art (Art) element in the STEM toy concept, promoting the overall development of STEAM.
Is this piano suitable as a teaching aid in kindergarten?
Absolutely suitable! This piano can be used as a teaching tool in kindergartens for music corners or group music activities. Teachers can guide children to recognize notes, practice rhythms, or engage in simple ensemble activities, promoting social interaction and the development of musical literacy.Hong Kong Preschool Education Curriculum GuideThe learning objectives of "Arts and Creativity" in Chinese.
How does the piano differ in its educational value from other children's toys?
The piano emphasizes musical intelligence and auditory development, training creative expression and rhythm sense. In contrast, construction-type children's toys focus on spatial awareness, while cognitive puzzle toys train logical thinking. It is recommended that parents provide a diverse selection of early childhood toys, including musical toys, construction toys, and cognitive toys, allowing children to develop evenly across different areas.
Can this piano be used in conjunction with the Montessori educational philosophy?
Yes. Montessori education emphasizes allowing children to build knowledge through sensory exploration and self-directed learning. This piano, as a Montessori toy, allows toddlers to freely explore music, practice repeatedly, and self-correct, aligning with the core principles of Montessori. After providing simple guidance, parents or teachers can let children explore and create independently.
How can this piano be used for fine motor muscle training?
Playing the piano requires independent finger pressing on the keys. This action effectively trains the small hand muscles, enhancing finger flexibility, wrist stability, and hand-eye coordination. According toHong Kong Department of Health Small Muscle Development GuidelinesThis type of fine motor skills training is crucial for the hand development of children aged 3-5, laying a solid foundation for future activities that require precise control, such as writing and drawing.
Is the size of this piano suitable for a 3-year-old?
This piano is designed specifically for children aged 3 and above, with key size and spacing suitable for small hands. The height of the piano bench is also adjusted to fit the height of young children, ensuring a comfortable playing posture. As an ideal choice for toys for 3-year-olds, parents can adjust the seat height according to their child's growth, allowing the child to maintain a good playing posture and enjoy the fun of learning music.
Besides pianos, what other musical toys would you recommend for toddlers?
The variety of music-related toys for young children is rich, including xylophones, drums, percussion instruments, and electronic music toys. Each type of instrument trains different musical perception and motor skills, and can be used in conjunction with other STEM toys. Parents are advised to choose based on their child's interests and age, allowing children to explore their preferences through diverse musical experiences and cultivate a well-rounded musical literacy.
How can we design extension activities to enhance learning outcomes?
Parents or teachers can design a three-stage music curriculum of "Listening - Imitating - Creating": first, play simple melodies for children to listen to, then guide them to imitate the melodies on the piano, and finally encourage them to freely create new melodies. This progressive learning approach can effectively enhance musical understanding and creativity, fully utilizing the educational value of educational toys and kindergarten teaching aids.
Are the materials and safety guaranteed?
This piano uses FSC-certified environmentally friendly wood and metal internal structure, and meets [relevant standards/standards].Hong Kong Customs Toy Safety GuidelinesComplies with international safety standards. The surface is rounded and polished, using non-toxic materials to ensure the safety of toys for children. It is recommended to use under adult supervision and to regularly check the structural stability to ensure the best user experience.
Summarize
Hape 30-key piano is a high-quality musical children's toy designed for children aged 3 and above. Through the authentic piano playing experience, it effectively promotes creative thinking, musical intelligence, and fine motor skills development. The product meets international safety standards, making it an excellent choice for toys for 3-year-olds and an ideal option for kindergarten teaching aids.
Whether for family music enlightenment or Montessori toy applications, this piano can effectively enhance children's musical literacy, hand-eye coordination, and creative expression abilities, laying a solid foundation for future engagement with more complex STEM toys or formal instrument learning. In line with the trends in early childhood education development in Hong Kong, it allows children to grow through musical exploration and build confidence through creation. As a high-quality educational toy and children's toy, it is the best starting point for nurturing future little musicians.
