Description
This wooden harmonica is painted a soft mint green and decorated with a little troupe of dancing mice, some twirling in coral tutus and others leaping in striped tops. Between them float tiny musical notes, a gramophone, a pair of ballet shoes, a violin and a glitter ball, all drawn in a fine, sketchy line that gives the mouse ballet design its charm. The covers are wood, the mouthpiece is black plastic with a double row of holes, and a metal stud sits at each end. It is 12.9cm long, 2.7cm wide and 2.2cm high, a neat size to hold in both hands.
A harmonica is one of the easiest instruments to pick up: breathe in and out across the holes and a tune of sorts arrives straight away, which is half the fun. We see this one as a toy for music time at home, for the toy box or a playroom shelf, and for tucking into a bag for long car journeys, picnics and lazy afternoons in the garden. The ballet theme makes it a sweet choice for anyone who loves dancing as much as music, and its light wooden body means it can travel everywhere without weighing down a pocket.
The painted wooden covers sit either side of the plastic comb and are fixed at each end with a shiny metal stud, giving it a tidy finish. Care is simple: wipe the wood with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from water so the print stays bright, and let it air after playing. It arrives in a slim sliding box printed with the same dancing mice, so it is ready to wrap as a cheerful present for anyone who loves a tune and a twirl.
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 mouse ballet harmonica?
It is 12.9cm long, 2.7cm wide and 2.2cm high, small enough to hold comfortably and tuck into a bag or coat pocket.
What is the harmonica made from?
The covers are wood painted mint green with the dancing mice, the mouthpiece is black plastic, and the studs at each end are metal.
How do you play a harmonica like this?
Hold it with the holes facing you and blow or draw breath gently across them; different holes and different breaths give different notes.
What does the design show?
White mice dancing ballet in coral tutus and striped tops, surrounded by musical notes, a gramophone, ballet shoes, a violin and a glitter ball on mint green.
How should I look after the wooden harmonica?
Wipe the wooden covers with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from water so the print stays bright, and let it air after playing.
Does it come in a box?
Yes, it arrives in a slim sliding box printed with the same dancing mice, which makes it easy to wrap as a present.