I got this junior guitar from ChordBuddy for review and my kids are delighted especially the little Miss who immediately said "I want to try it!" This is a real guitar , only that it is designed for little musicians who wants to start their skills early on. The set includes 1/2 size guitar, songbook, DVD, guitar tuner, and the chord buddy jr.
If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you probably read in my previous post that my daughter wants a guitar that we saw at the Center for Music & Arts. The reason, we haven't buy her one yet is because the guitar instructor there said that she is too young to start, that the guitar is too big for her body built. Well, that issue is resolved with this ChordBuddy Junior guitar. Kids can learn rhythm and timing, ear training, and build finger strength and dexterity. This guitar is appropriate for 4 years old and up.
What I like about this kit is that, kids can easily learn the basic keys with it's chord buddy that you can attached on the string. The chord buddy has different color that makes it easier for the kids to remember what keys they have to put their fingers on.
The guitar picks are great addition to the kit as your fingers won't hurt when you strum the strings. I remember when I first learn how to strum a guitar, my fingers would be so sore as I didn't use a pick. It's funny that my daughter was kidding at me when I played this guitar, I got tempted hahaha. It's been a while since I last played a guitar and I can't even remember what I have learned before.
This guitar tuner is great because there is an indication when your strings are out of tune already. The kit comes with two batteries which is really nice. Tuning your guitar is easier with this tuner because there is a green light that indicates that your string is tuned up.
The kit also comes with a songbook and a DVD that you can watch for tutorials. Our daughter immediately sat down and watched it.
Before having this guitar, she plays piano right away as soon as she gets home from school but ever since we got this guitar, she immediately get it and play a tune or two. I thought for sure that our son would be all over this guitar since he is not into piano but I was wrong. I think my little man is so scared of trying thinking that he will not be good at it. He love to sing and dance but he hasn't shown any interest of playing music instrument. Maybe it will change when he grow up though.
Disclaimer: The author of this blog was NOT financially compensated to write this review. Opinions expressed is not in anyway influenced by other factors. The product/s mentioned above was provided for FREE for evaluation purposes.
This Chord Buddy Junior kit is available at chordbuddy.com for $169.95. This would be a great gift for your little music enthusiast so if you are looking for a good gift idea, you might want to get this one.
Disclaimer: The author of this blog was NOT financially compensated to write this review. Opinions expressed is not in anyway influenced by other factors. The product/s mentioned above was provided for FREE for evaluation purposes.
