Product Description

Rectangular hardwood woodblock, with wood mallet. Holding the block and tapping gently creates a warm, rhythmic sound.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #461 in Musical Instruments
• Brand: Hohner Kids
• Model: S2203
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 4.00" w x 7.00" l, 1.50 pounds

Features

• 6" long x 2-1/4" wide x 1-3/8" thick (approx.)
• Includes mallet
• Age: 3 years and older

Customer Reviews

piercing sound for small ears
My two-year-old and I have a great time playing with this and other percussion instruments while listening to salsa and other music with a good beat. However, this wood block is very high-pitched and kind of hurts the ears if you play it full-out, correctly. The flip side is that it's rather difficult for a little kid to find the sweet spot on it--and get that full-out sound. I'm not sure there's a better option since its small size is both what causes the high-pitchedness and what makes it manageable for small hands! Bigger ones probably have a more mellow sound and a larger sweet spot, but will be too big for a toddler's hands.

music maker -- soft wood
This is a fun toy -- but the block is not really made of hard wood. My 19-month-old daughter made indentations all over the wood by hitting it with the mallet. Not of great quality -- but what can you expect for under $3.

Excellent...
This is an excellent, non-threatening little percussion instrument for school music activities, drama productions, and / or drum circles. They always seem popular with my students when we do music and / or rhythm exercises. The woodblocks have a nice, rich sound, especially when you find their "sweet" spot.