Otamatone [Original Series] Monchhichi Japanese Character Electronic Musical Instrument Portable Synthesizer from Japan by Cube/Maywa Denki

My granddaughter requested one for her birthday and she loves it

Ich sammle diese lustigen Instrumente,da es ein Mega Spaß macht sie zu spielen.Ein wirklich tolles Instrument,auch für Erwachsene und Anfänger.

Petit fils aux anges lui qui joue divers instruments de musique a été enchanté. Sitôt mis en route premières melodies

Warning: Lower your volume before playing the video!The Otomatone is an electronic musical synthesizer developed in Japan, although this model is made in China. The face on this one resembles Monchhichi, the popular Japanese monkey character. The instrument has a ribbon controller which produces the sound as fingers slide up and down. Simultaneously squeezing the rubber face will produce a vibrato sound. There are 2 volume settings and three octave settings. It requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). You can hear the sound in my video, but please note that I have no musical talent! Inside the cardboard packaging there are detailed instructions and a musical score that can be played. The price might seem high if you are considering this to be a child’s toy and the sound might drive a parent crazy. However, this instrument can actually produce music if one takes the time to learn how to play it. A contestant in Spain’s Got Talent show actually won a prize for playing Nessun Dorma. There are many videos online that also demonstrate the use and sound of the instrument way better than I did!

I've always wanted an otomatone since I was in middle school, and having the chance to get one in my hands like this has been a dream come true.It's silly and goofy, and for parents buying this for their kids, it will 110% get annoying pretty quick while they're trying to learn how to play it.Otomatones come in a million different designs and versions, and this one here is of the Japanese character named Monchhichi, who's been a big hit overseas since the mid 70's for kids.Otomatones are advertised as being like a musical instrument, and while you might not be playing this in any kind of symphony I'd still agree with that statement.It takes 3 AAA batteries to use, has an on off switch with "Off" "Low Volume" and "High Volume" as well as a switch for "Low" "Medium" and "High" audio tones.Personally I definitely recommend seeing all the different designs and watching some of the things people have managed to play using these, it's so fun and cool.You also do receive a little sheet of paper to play "Symphony No. 9 in D minor, OP. 125 "Choral"" by Beethoven in the packaging that shows you the notes and how to follow along with it.