(Part 2) Best musical instruments for kids according to redditors

For a kid who is just getting in to it? The bar for "acceptable" is pretty damned low. Amazon that shit for $40 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/o/asin/B07FPBN369

You can always upgrade to something nicer if they actually enjoy it.

Love this one! https://smile.amazon.com/VTech-KidiBeats-Drum-Frustration-Packaging/dp/B071Y71Y3J/ref=sr_1_5?crid=Y087H4N2FI0B&keywords=drum+set+for+kids&qid=1574784588&sprefix=drum+set%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-5


My daughter has it and loves it.

You laugh, but I actually did it. Twice. I got this thing When my nephew turned three, and this monster when he turned five.
He's turning 7 next month. Not sure if I should spring the next one now, or wait until the early teenage years.

Amazon I believe. It's Coco themed.

Edit: I am pretty sure it is this one.

Haha I have ideas but they’re not entirely for newborns:

music activity table

Ikea play tunnel

Matching tent

bouncing horse

Pillow Pets

Here’s some just awful toys my daughter has gotten:

Evil duck

Demonic Sesame Street toy

thanks I hate it talking bear

Pretty much any V Tech toy to be honest.

I’d have a harder time naming toys my daughter actually enjoys to be honest. :|

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SMD5Z6N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1TlzDbXXPJ405

Terrible triggers, plastic heads with practically no rebound, terrible onboard practice songs. Not even a kick drum. 3/10.

Buy his kid this: https://www.amazon.com/Musical-Violin-Battery-operated-Hey-Play/dp/B06XKR21QJ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494758577&sr=8-4&keywords=Toy+violin

When the string is touched, it plays one note constantly until let go. It's painfully loud and just drones on and on.

[More than that for 20 bucks. It's not unbelievable at all.] (https://www.amazon.com/iPlay-iLearn-Instruments-Percussion-Tambourine/dp/B07MDYBGB2/ref=mp_s_a_1_23_sspa?adgrpid=56361972219&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3uboBRDCARIsAO2XcYDw_bawed36XfoJiUrzdjsDfCucNYjGeK87Iie12xTR3BpIUm9v6QQaAlAUEALw_wcB&hvadid=274673227611&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9028071&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=5936235510114192386&hvtargid=aud-649564993678%3Akwd-296756139830&hydadcr=26681_9481159&keywords=childrens+instrument+set&qid=1561988130&s=gateway&sr=8-23-spons&psc=1)

I used to rock this fuckin puppy. Do I count?

My personal favorite is the kazoobie wazoo kazoo, It's loud, but still sounds nice. Another good choice is the Schylling tin kazoo, which is a nice metal option. If you're going for something loud and annoying, which i assume you are, considering the choice of kazoo, i would say the wazoo is the best choice.

There's a fretless instrument similar to a theremin called an Otamatone that you'd probably enjoy.

The same company that makes the pBone also makes a [pTrumpet](pBone PTRUMPET1W Jiggs pTrumpet Plastic Trumpet with Gig Bag & 3C & 5C Mouthpieces, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MPRVQPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zxAzybTC8A9ZB) and an instrument called the [pBuzz](http://www.pBuzz.com/ Kid'sMusical Instrument https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H3E0YM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VwAzybA4K6FAF), which is like a slide vuvuzela. The pBone and pTrumpet sound surprisingly good when played with regular (metal) mouhtpieces!

Yeah, unfortunately there's not a whole lot of options out there for 49-key pianos. The only thing that comes to mind would be one of those roll-out mat type ones. They're flat and don't provide tactile feedback though.

This kind of thing:
https://www.amazon.com/PicassoTiles-Educational-Electronic-Recording-Different/dp/B01LW5JG15/

You could always use a 49 key midi keyboard and then find some piano software for a computer (but then you'd always need the computer to be able to play).

I feel bad getting rid of toys that my kids like because I remember how it felt when my mom would do it to me (and most of mine didn't even make noise), but this thing was making me insane. That guitar actually doesn't seem so bad, at least compared to the keyboard anyway. One that is really bad, however, is this Mickey drum set that my daughter loves. It's not so bad when it's in use, but it goes through a long, annoying intro every time you turn it on, so of course she has to turn it off and on repeatedly. When I bought it, I thought that was just part of the demo mode, but I was so very wrong. I only continue to keep it around as punishment for myself.

It's quite a while off before they're ready, but I came across these in my search for the same thing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01186HLCO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w74XCbY6GYEJ9

And

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7K8LDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L84XCbK0NE7G0

Here is a Dean I just found on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/DIMEBAG-DARRELL-Miniature-Guitar-Pantera/dp/B004QPV8CO

They might have some Washburn guitars too I didn’t look.

Shoot, I may get this one. https://www.amazon.com/Pantera-Dimebag-Darrell-Lightning-Miniature/dp/B07H7XQW57/ref=pd_cp_267_4?pd_rd_w=xYTCb&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=HDAJK0MCMADX3N18TA82&pd_rd_r=f768f839-418b-496e-acbf-419681b10428&pd_rd_wg=AmjUW&pd_rd_i=B07H7XQW57&psc=1&refRID=HDAJK0MCMADX3N18TA82

Hi, I ordered a few things from your lists just now. Should be there soon.

Hawkwell Kids Classic Ankle Boot(Toddler/Little Kid),Tan PU,9 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07423N81X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_.sF9BbBJK7RHK

DREAM PAIRS Toddler Maple Black Red Knee High Winter Snow Boots Size 9 M US Toddler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0737K5PNH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_VtF9Bb21XAY5A

DREAM PAIRS Toddler Klove Grey Pu Faux Fur Lined Mid Calf Winter Snow Boots Size 10 M US Toddler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733RFT2H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_cuF9BbE1GVX5Z

Nova Mountain Little Kid's Winter Snow Boots,NF NFWBN820 Purple 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DWHYRD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BuF9BbSPTC88Z

Peaceable Kingdom Mermaid Island Award Winning Cooperative Game of Adventure for Kids https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HVKABC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_UuF9Bb1EABR7T

PAW Patrol - Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck with Extendable 2 Foot Tall Ladder, Ages 3 and Up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B83HP9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_jvF9BbZ20AF7T
Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm Blaster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DW1JT5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_nyF9BbECS452B

Barbie Made to Move Barbie Doll, Pink Top (Amazon Exclusive) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015EB27VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_EyF9BbJDXHN91

Prextex Pretend Play Electronic Toy Cash Register with Mic Speaker and Play Money Included for Kids https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQFYCY1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_WyF9BbSGZ3YJZ

LilPals Princess Karaoke -Children's Toy Stand Up Microphone Play Set w/ Built-In MP3 Player, Speaker, Adjustable Height (Pink) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073SKKN3L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_dzF9Bb8T5HYXC

M SANMERSEN Piano Keyboard for Girls, Keyboar Piano 37 Keys Multifunction Portable Piano Electronic Keyboard Music Instrument for Kids 2-6 Year Old Girl Toys Girls Gifts Age 2-6 for Girls(Pink) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G415H63/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_wzF9BbV5JCJEE

ALEX Spa DIY Bath Bombs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYHRHL3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_OzF9BbY1GMBK6

Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/aPerfectLife-Multifunction-Electronic-Instrument-Microphone/dp/B07CHDSDKN

Or maybe make one out of cardboard?

Edited link

First off, consider something like a roll-up keyboard. I know they will be garbage, but they're way, way more portable than a full size keyboard. Also, easier to power. You can either go for local batteries (expect AA and maybe D only available) or solar. This one has a 5V USB plug for power, which you can probably get a corresponding solar charger to bridge the gap.

Also worth thinking about is that this isn't like something local, meaning that it's a lower value item for theft. No one will know what your crazy American folding keyboard needs to work. But a small but full-size keyboard is something that has resale value because people know what it is and what it does. My guess is that your CD won't ever give you permission to go to Nigeria for any reason, and I wouldn't even consider it. It's a crazy place. Keyboards in country that work will likely be jankey at best, and expensive because there are so few.

I saw this, but it has a really low number of keys http://www.amazon.com/Schoenhut-30-Key-Fancy-Grand-Bench/dp/B0006PJOW4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451551959&sr=8-3&keywords=baby+grand

There's a junk shop with a fuckload of upright pianos for nothing. But they're all junked up, I think. If I bought one of those, you think it'd be 150 tops to get it taken care of by a technician?

Can you recommend some starter guitars?
I'm thinking:

1. https://www.amazon.fr/Ts-ideen-53371-Guitare-Acoustique-accessoires/dp/B00LB5UYJ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495934031&sr=8-2&keywords=guitare
   
   
2. https://www.amazon.fr/Stagg-SW201N-Guitare-acoustique-Dreadnought/dp/B000OR5ZFO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1495934188&sr=8-5&keywords=guitare
   
   
3. https://www.amazon.fr/Bontempi-Instrument-Classique-Protection-Transport/dp/B01MRZ07LB/ref=sr_1_23?s=toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1495934137&sr=1-23&keywords=guitare
   
   Thanks

Schoenhut

Edit: We got one for my daughter's first birthday and love it.