- Comes with three play modes; instrument key mode, baby composer mode, counting mode
- High quality speaker with volume control
- Baby will get an introduction to numbers 1-5 in English, Spanish, and French as each numbered piano key is pressed
- Multiple music modes and instruments
Product Description
Sing, count, play together! The Baby Einstein Count and Compose Piano features 3 exciting play modes. Piano Mode: Choose to play piano, flute or xylophone sounds.Counting Mode: Introduce your baby to numbers in three languages. Select English, Spanish or French and as baby presses the keys, they will hear numbers one through five in the selected language. Composer Mode: Encourage your baby to conduct a symphony of sound with the touch of their hands. Each press of a key activates melodies and dancing lights. Additional Information: Roller on top with colorful rattle beads, volume control. 4” H x 9 1/4” W x 5 3/4” D. Requires 3 AAA batteries, included…. More >>
Baby Einstein Count and Compose Piano
Ever since I was about 20 I wanted to train to become a classical pianist. I had hoped that this product would provide me with the basic tools I needed to begin as a novice and move up to at least an intermediate level. I was very excited by this product upon reading about it on Amazon. I splurged and ordered it Next Day Air so I could play it immediately.
The next day the box was delivered. Although I was extremely excited as I opened the box, I was surprised by how small the box was. I was sure this must be the first piece of the piano, with more to come.
Imagine my disgust when I opened the box to find this tiny plastic instrument.
To add insult to injury, upon tapping the first key on this “piano”, rather than hearing a melodious instrument I only heard a computerized voice saying “three”. “Three” “Three” “Three” it kept on repeating as I furiously tapped the key. Plus there were only five keys. I thought pianos had a lot more than that. Ridiculous!!!
The rattle on the top of the instrument provided some enjoyment, but not enough to warrant even two stars.
If I could give this item zero stars, I would. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
Okay so this plays five notes right… But which ones? We have no idea because nothing says what notes correspond to the keys. Not only that but it doesn’t come with anything that says how to play any songs like some do. For example, the Puppy Tunes shows which colors to press in order to play a few bars of a few songs. Nothing like that with this.
The other thing I don’t like is that there are colorful lights that flash when songs are played or keys are pressed. For each note played, a light will light up. That in itself doesn’t bother me but the color of the lights doesn’t correspond to the color of the keys… How does that make any sense?
Also, it doesn’t exactly “count” anything – It will just say the number of the key you pressed and play a piece of a song.
I will say though that I do like all the positive things that the other reviewers have mentioned. This does entertain my 8 month old daughter for about five to ten minutes at a time (sometimes a little longer) before she moves on to something else and it’s not annoying to listen to at all. It actually sounds quite nice.
Overall it’s good if don’t care about your kids really learning how to play the piano and you just want something that you can hear over and over without going nuts.
Rating: 3 / 5
SANTA CLAUS BROUGHT THIS TO MY NINE MONTH OLD AND HE LOVES IT. HE HAS DROPPED IT OFF THE WALKER AND HIGHCHAIR LOTS OF TIMES AND IT STILL WORKS. WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TOY
Rating: 5 / 5
This toy appeals to parents because the music isn’t obnoxious, its marketing promises a brilliant (bilingual) baby, and it isn’t very expensive. The reality is there are so many switches, settings, and keys on this thing that it’s all but impossible for your child to learn cause and effect. My son seemed interested in the toy, but grew frustrated after a while because the effect of hitting the red key with the setting on Spanish with one knob turned to the picture of the metronome with the other knob turned to the picture of the violin was completely different from the day before when he hit the red key with the setting on French with one knob turned to the picture of the keyboard and the other knob set to the picture of the clarinet.
My mother gave this toy to my son envisioning a valedictorian or the reincarnation of Beethoven. I ended up lying to her, telling her the toy was great, and sending it to the thrift store. If you want your toddler or baby to learn about music and cause and effect, simply put them in front of a keyboard or piano. Overall, we’ve found that while they have a great marketing campaign, Baby Einstein makes pretty poorly designed baby toys.
Rating: 2 / 5
This toy was recommended by a physical therapist for tummy time. My son loves it. He’ll stay on his tummy playing with me and this toy for well over half hour.
Rating: 5 / 5