If you want your kids to learn a musical instrument, but you want to make it fun and exciting for them, try gifting them an Otamatone from Maywa Denki.

This ladle-shaped device requires two hands to play and emits funny, cartoonish sounds that will keep your children busy and entertained for hours.

Hey, Mr. Otamatone Man, Play A Song For Me!

The Otamatone is a handheld electronic music synthesizer and Japan’s take at reinventing modern musical instruments. With sounds that resemble anime characters and a spherical emitter that reminds many users of Tamagotchi toys, this device will not impress many parents. On the other hand, a lot of 13-year olds will tell you that it is a blast.

The Otamatone is easy to play, and only requires a few hours of practice for a young and ambitious musician to get his first impro-songs under his belt. The device only plays one note on three different dynamic phases: Low, Middle and High. It runs on 3 AAA batteries and weighs little over 7 ounces.

Special Features

The Otamatone may resemble a toy, but several musicians and audiophiles have praised its uncommon tone and fresh sounds that few traditional instruments can replicate. If you are starting a band of unconventional music, you should not leave the Otamatone out as it can present you with significant chances of widening your style and sound.

Things You Need To Consider

The only downside to playing an Otamatone is its ability to drain the batteries rather quickly. You will need a serious amount of backup batteries to practice on the instrument a whole day long.

Pros

• Fun for both kids and adults
• Easy to play
• Plays catchy sounds

Cons

• Battery Drainer

The Bottom Line

The Otamatone will not be a disappointing purchase, whether you buy it for your kids or for your personal musical development. It might require several batteries to get through a full playing session, but it scores high points in entertainment.

The Otamatone

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