Description
This wooden harmonica brings the cheerful Animal Band design to a pocket-sized instrument, with five musical animals lined up along its pale blue covers. A lion strums a banjo, a fox raises a golden trumpet, a monkey beats a drum, a bear squeezes an accordion and a tiger plays a red string instrument, each drawn in bright, friendly colours. The covers are wood, the mouthpiece is black plastic with two neat rows of holes, and small metal rivets hold it together at each end. It measures 12.9cm long, 2.7cm wide and 2.2cm high, so it sits easily in the hand and slips into a coat pocket.
Blow and draw along the holes to pick out simple tunes, which makes it a lovely first instrument for making music at home and joining in when a favourite song comes on. It is a toy made for play, small and light, so it travels happily on car journeys, holidays and days out, and tucks into a bag or a toy box between performances. The band of animals gives it plenty of character on a shelf, too. As a small gift it has real charm, and it comes in a slide-out card box printed with the same five musicians, ready to hand over with no wrapping needed.
Wood, plastic and metal each play their part: the printed wooden covers feel warm in the hand, the black plastic mouthpiece carries the holes, and the metal rivets keep everything firmly fixed. To keep it looking its best, wipe the covers with a soft dry cloth after playing, keep the wood away from water and let it air dry if it gets damp. Slipping it back into its box when the music stops helps keep the print looking fresh. We like to tuck it into a gift bag with a handwritten note asking for a first concert, a sweet way to get the band playing.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Wood, plastic & metal |
| Length |
12.9cm |
| Width |
2.7cm |
| Height |
2.2cm |
| Weight |
0.039KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Animal Band harmonica?
It measures 12.9cm long, 2.7cm wide and 2.2cm high, small enough to slip into a coat pocket or a bag.
What is the harmonica made from?
The covers are wood and the mouthpiece is plastic. Small metal rivets hold the two together at each end.
Which animals are on the design?
The Animal Band shows a lion with a banjo, a fox with a trumpet, a monkey with a drum, a bear with an accordion and a tiger with a red string instrument.
What colour is the harmonica?
The wooden covers are a pale sky blue with a black mouthpiece, and the animals are drawn in warm reds, oranges, yellows and browns.
Does it come in a box?
Yes, it comes in a slide-out card box printed with the same five animal musicians, so it is ready to give as a gift.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the covers with a soft dry cloth after playing and keep the wood away from water, letting it air dry if it gets damp.