Djeco Musical instrument Cat-shaped metallophone 8 wooden and metal keys from 3 years old

The Djeco cat-shaped metallophone is a percussion musical instrument designed especially for children, with friendly illustrations that make it appealing to little ones. It consists of a system of 8 differently tuned metal keys, covering a full octave from C to C, mounted on a multicolored wooden base. The keys vibrate and produce sounds when struck with the included wooden mallet, offering the child their first melodic musical experience.

This metallophone is the first melodic percussion instrument in a child's toy set and is part of the Animambo musical instrument collection by Djeco. The set includes the cat-shaped wooden and metal metallophone, two wooden mallets, and two double-sided cardboard scores, on which the notes are represented by the colors on the keys, helping the child play without reading music notes.

The benefits of playing with this instrument are numerous: introduction to solfège through colors, improvement of fine motor skills and coordination, support for concentration and patience, as well as the stimulation of auditory memory. It is a gift for little musicians, suitable for children from 3 years old up to early school age, in the 3–6 and 6–9 year age ranges.

The metallophone is made of wood and metal with paints. The size of the instrument is 14x26.8x2.5 cm, a size suitable for children's hands. The manufacturer is Djeco, from France.

What it contains:

• cat-shaped metallophone (wood, metal)
• 2 mallets (wood)
• 2 double-sided scores (cardboard) with notes represented by the colors on the keys

Benefits:

• Introduction to solfège through colors
• Improves fine motor skills and coordination
• Supports concentration and patience
• Stimulation of auditory memory

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age is the metallophone recommended? It is recommended for children from 3 years old.

What is the instrument made of? It is made of wood and metal with paints.

What does the set contain? The set includes the cat-shaped wooden and metal metallophone, two wooden mallets, and two double-sided cardboard scores.

How many keys does the metallophone have? It has 8 differently tuned metal keys, covering a full octave from C to C.