Eastar 37-Key Melodica Beginners Air Piano Keyboard, Tubes & Case, Black

My 11-year old son loves it! He has taken piano lessons for several years, and this is an easy, fun second instrument for him to mess around with. Quality seems good, and it has held up well to his not-always-gentle treatment. My daughter has perfect pitch and complains that it is not perfectly tuned (she retuned her violin to it for them to play together), but it sounds great with my other son’s ukulele. It is a whole lot of fun to play. Especially great at this price!

Very nice, well worth the price.

I had a Hohner melodica for a few years and now that my kids are getting older they want to play with all of my instruments (Ukes, Guitars, Drums, etc.) so I am always looking for affordable versions of the same instruments which they can play with without me worrying about them breaking my more expensive ones. On the search of a new melodica I ran across this one, which is around one third of the $ I paid for mine. Lately I have been betting on these Chinese brands who are just starting on the market (I own several instruments from the Donner brand which are absolutely fantastic in quality and cost). I have a theory that they are likely made in the same factories as the name branded ones. This melodica is a prime example of that theory. They look and feel exactly the same. Someone mentioned that his unit was out of tune, I did not experience that at all, and I must say that they are identical in craftsmanship and quality. I will post some side by side photos here so that you can compare. The things that I really like: - The spring action on the keys are spot on with a nice balance while not being too soft yet very comfortable to play. It tells me that it will likely las a while - The extra mouthpiece which allows you to use the melodica in a flute like position in addition to the hose which makes it possible to play on your lap like a mini piano - The Gig bag is super nice with both a handle and a shoulder strap - The sound holes are on the top of the instrument which projects the sounds much better than my other one which has the holes on the bottom Things that I don't like: - Though I do not use it while playing (I prefer to hold the onto the body). The only thing that bothers me is the hand strap which is also the case on my current one. It does not feel sturdy enough for a lot of handling. Overall, if I knew about this Eastar brand when I got my first expensive one and of the quality of its build I would have definitely gone for it, especially at its price point. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a melodica. I hope this helps your shopping as I wish there was a review like it when I was looking for mine. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below the review and I will do my best to answer it. Cheers!

I bought this to practice tuning. It turned out to have a nice tone and was enjoyable to play. It's in tune within 20 cents of 443. I ended up ruining it, in two ways: too aggressive tuning (my fault, but ok because that's why I bought it), and because some of the screw holes became stripped when assembling and disassembling as part of the tuning process - it's just metal screwed directly into plastic. The plastic inside is poor quality. I noticed after only a week or two of playing, there was some rusting of the reed plate screws. The reeds did appear to be phosphor bronze; I'm not sure what metal the reed plate is. The reeds didn't appear to be riveted, so I'm not sure if they are glued or welded or something else. In any case, if you're ok with 20 cent tuning and don't plan on opening it up, it's a fun little instrument!

For the price, this instrument is a great buy! Looks great, plays great!

Easy to use and very entertaining

Also happy and audible hit. Players making music straight off, lots of fun, fascinated kids and some animals. Still being played after the New Year. They keep finding other instruments to jam with. It will make appearances at parties to come.

Because I am an old guy (76) with COPD (still miss Lucky Strikes) who remembers playing nose flutes and jaw harps out on the college quad trying to attract Beatnik girls in the 60s, and who still has lots of thoughtful, moving melodies deep within, I decided to latch onto one of these babies. Perhaps, Orpheus-like, I could charm the Underworld into giving me a few more good years. You never know. Well, I'm not sure I could charm even my sweetie with a rousing rendition of "Oklahoma", but my melodica is a blast to play with. Sure, I'm learning the fingering, and having trouble with it because, well, my hands just want to go their own way. (Maybe they just want to play Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way"? I know it's inside me.) But it is just a pleasure to inflate my lungs and figure out how to piece together recognizable songs with my Melodica. And you will have the same pleasure. Honestly. I did watch a video where the Brit teacher suggests trying the 32 key rather than the 37. I took that advice, and I'm glad I did. But whatever you want to buy, get one of these babies if you love music, especially if unfortunately you sing as well as I do. One thing. The tips of the air hoses are hard plastic. I had trouble grasping them with my teeth and biting down just hard enough to told the mouthpiece steady while inhaling or exhaling through my mouth. (Inconstant muscle force might - just might - be a sign of early old age). So I just got some food-grade (that's important) silicon tubing (1/2 inch inner diameter; it's on Amazon for about $9), slipped the end over the mouthpiece, and snipped off just enough to reach the end: maybe 3/4 inch. Works perfect. Now I can bite a little harder without straining my jaw muscles but I can relax my mouth and lips in order to breath. I figure on roll will last (it's a little hard to say this) a lifetime. Even if you are younger. Bottom line: for an old person who has the Music in him but who needs to aerate his lungs, this is just perfect. Imagine an AARP Melodica Band on tour, bringing harmony to the world. Me and your grandparents with our silicon tubes. Oh, yes!

Sounds good and professional. Looking forward to play this on live stage.

Does not sound like a cheap kids toy, very fair material quality and easy to take apart and clean. Seems like a good way to get into piano if you can't afford one honestly exceeded my expectations greatly thanks Eastar

It arrived quickly, minimal (as in just right and not too much) packaging. Nice carry bag for the price. I would have preferred just a little bit more padding, but I really can't complain. One key is squeaky, which I may try to fix sometime. From what I've read, it is a good idea to open up the instrument regularly to clean it (every 2 or 3 uses? Haven't figured that out.) Although not a huge deal to disassemble the thing (I've only watched a couple of videos online), it would be nice if opening the thing didn't involve screws and screwdriver. I have no idea, though, what would be convenient yet robust enough to last (and not open by accident.) The keys feel firm/solid, the instrument is super portable. For such an inexpensive instrument, I am very impressed. The thing sounds terrific and is a super instrument to learn music theory (notes, scales, chords, transposing, etc. etc.) I've only had it a few days. I'll try and update this review in 3-6 months after having had some decent experience with it.

Lovely sound. Responsive for a melodic. Delivered on time, in the rain and protected as well as could be done.

I am just start playing this instrument no problems face now,but in future what happened arrise I not know.