Description
This wooden recorder brings the Fairies in the Garden print to a simple instrument, with little fairies in pink skirts and wings dancing down its length among bright flowers, leaves, butterflies and dots of colour. It is made from wood left in its pale natural tone, so the printed pinks, oranges, blues and greens stand out cleanly against the grain. It measures 20cm long and 2.4cm across, a slim length that is easy to hold, and weighs just 33g, light enough to pick up and play without effort. Six note holes run down the front to produce simple tones, with the shaped mouthpiece at the top and its small window cut just beneath it.
It is a toy made for play, and a cheerful way for children to make their first sounds and simple tunes. Kept in a toy box, a music corner or on a bedroom shelf, it adds a flash of colour even while it rests between songs. The fairy and flower design suits a child who loves gardens, fairy stories and anything with wings, and it sits happily beside picture books and wooden toys. It also invites making music together at home, whether that means copying a short tune from a grown-up or making up a song of their own.
The print runs along both sides of the body, so the pattern shows whichever way the recorder is held, and the bare wood around it keeps the look light and simple. Like any wooden instrument, it is best kept dry: wipe it with a soft dry cloth after playing, let it air before it goes away, and keep it out of water and hot sun. For a gift, it needs little more than tissue paper and a ribbon, and it makes a lovely present alongside a book of easy tunes for a child keen to start playing.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Wood |
| Length |
20cm |
| Width |
2.4cm |
| Height |
2.4cm |
| Weight |
0.033KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the recorder?
It measures 20cm long and 2.4cm across, and weighs just 33g, so it is slim and light to hold and play.
What is the recorder made from?
The recorder is made from wood left in its pale natural tone, with the colourful Fairies in the Garden print along both sides.
How many note holes does it have?
It has six note holes running down the front, which produce simple tones for playing easy tunes and making up songs.
What does the design show?
Little fairies with pink wings dance among orange and pink flowers, small blue flowers, butterflies, leaves and bright dots of colour along its length.
How should I look after a wooden recorder?
As with any wooden instrument, wipe it with a soft dry cloth after playing, let it air, and keep it away from water and hot sun.
Is this a toy or a proper instrument?
It is a toy made for play, a cheerful wooden recorder for children to make simple tones and tunes on at home.