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Schoenhut 25 Key Dog with Bench Piano
Model Number: 9258D
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Catalog Number: 183844
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Schoenhut offers this versatile little 25-key piano that grows with your child!! The main unit, decorated with a whimsical animal's head, is perfect for toddlers because it sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of little hands. Later on, the sides with the animal's body can be attached, conveniently raising the piano to a comfortable height for an older child seated at the bench.
Schoenhut toy pianos are famous for their lovely chime-like tones. Children are enthralled with the unique sound, and the tone quality is excellent. An added feature of these toy pianos is the spacing between keys, the same as that on a full-sized model, which teaches proper finger placement and affords an easy transition to a large piano.
Included is Schoenhut's Patented Learning System with a removable color-coordinated strip that fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord. The accompanying songbook contains a collection of familiar tunes.
Whether for a holiday gift, baby shower, any special occasion, or just for fun, this little piano is the perfect answer. Most importantly, it will encourage a child on the path to music.
- Piano: 19-3/4" high x 16" wide x 10-3/4" deep
- Bench: 8" high x 8" deep x 11" wide
- 17 lbs.
- Age 3 and up
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During 1872 in Germany, Albert Schoenhut fashioned a toy piano for his landlord's daughter. Word of the beautiful little instrument spread, requests poured in, and the Schoenhut Piano Company came into being. Albert later emigrated to the United States and expanded the business to include dolls, circus figures, toys, and other musical instruments. Albert's vintage toys have stood the test of time. They are avidly sought by collectors and can be found on exhibit at prestigious museums throughout the world.
Over the years, the Schoenhut factory has been located in various cities throughout the United States. In 1994, Frank Trinca of Rochester NY purchased the company and re-introduced a number of the early 1900's styles and models. As the business began to grow, Frank encouraged his brother Len to become involved. Len and his wife Renee of St. Augustine, Florida, aware of SchoenhutŪ's prestigious reputation and Frank's progress with the company, jumped at the chance. After traveling back and forth for five years between Rochester and St. Augustine, they moved the entire contents of the factory (including a number of employees) from NY to a newly renovated facility at 6480 US 1 North in St. Augustine.
Schoenhut pianos are not simply small replicas of real pianos. They are authentic musical instruments that emit rich chime-like tones, making the sound unique. Each piano is chromatically tuned, educating the ear of a beginning musician. In addition, the spacing between keys is the same as that on a full-sized piano, teaching proper finger placement. The "tried and true" models (1-1/2 to 3 octaves) are still produced, i.e., a wide range from My First Piano for very wee folk right up through to Baby Grands for more advanced players. New designs and colors are also offered each year. Of great excitement in the world of toy pianos is Schoenhut's new 44-key, 4-octave baby grand. This model is based on a prototype found in the Schoenhut archives from decades past. |
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Michael Y. from Los Angeles, CAIt is an excellent Toddler Piano! Building it took less than 5 minutes, and the tone is excellent (note it's essentially a xylophone with piano keys, so you are striking metal bars that don't need tuning as opposed to strings). My two-year old loves it! Note that the enclosed color strip doesn't fit the piano. You place it behind the keys so your child can "read" the color coded music sheets it comes with. It's too long, clearly designed for a larger model. It is easy to fold, but still. And only comes with 2 songs in the sheet music. Both of those items were disappointing. But the piano itself is fantastic! J Q. from Corpus Christi, TXThis is a nice childrens piano. We bought it for our 1 year old. She loves banging on it and so does our 4 year old. It is cute and well built, but not a fine musical instrument. It is a bit expensive, but the receiver of the gift will really cherish it. Worth the money. Jonda B. from Cincinnati, OHThe piano arrived in excellent condition. The finish on the piano is beautiful and the dog on the side is delightful. The sound is remarkably good for a toy piano. Our grandson loved it and the parents and the grandparents did too! Donna M. from Seaford, DEIt is well constructed. My 3 yr old grandson was thrilled with this piano for Christmas! It is easy to follow and I am very pleased with my purchase! Click here to read ALL customer reviews for this product |
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