A few weeks ago, Bella came back from school and she said: “I’m learning to play a new instrument at school and I love it“. I was curious to know which instrument was it, so I immediately asked her which one. She then replied: “The Ukelele and please I want one! Can you get one for me? I love it, mum! I thought she would say a guitar or piano! I haven’t had a close look at a Ukelele before so I was very interested to learn more about it. Coincidentally, First Act Discovery got in contact and asked us to review a Ukelele! This couldn’t be better timing! I immediately said yes after my daughter was so keen on learning to play a Ukelele.
Nick knows how to play the guitar so I hope that he would help Bella with the Ukelele at home. I know it is not the same but the principle is the same. She is learning the basics at school but she needs to practice at home so having daddy around helping her and teaching her what he knows was a great combination.
The Ukelele has a distinctive sound. It is definitely different to the sound of a guitar but it is lovely in its own way. This ukelele is a real instrument which means that it is not a plastic toy.
ABOUT FIRST ACT
First Act is a musical lifestyle company headquartered in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. First Act is the premier designer, marketer and supplier of musical products, instruments and accessories from cradle to college. First Act Discovery is where the music begins.
Their Discovery line for kids includes guitars, keyboards, ukuleles and more instruments, available in various colourful designs and licensed brands. First Act is powered by real musicians that help bring musical instruments with pro-features at a great value.
Their goal is to make music accessible to every kid, tween and teenager in the world! Their musical instruments are authentic, easy to play and fun.
FEATURES
- Black with Blue Stars design
- Soprano Ukulele
- Traditional soprano-sized body with great sound
- Easy to play nylon strings
- Tuneable, with guitar-style tuning gears
- Designed for kids to sound great
- Batteries Not Required
PLAYING
Bella really likes the Ukelele. She is enjoying learning how to play it properly at school. The Ukelele from First Act Discovery is aimed at children aged 8 years old and up.
It really looks pretty and with a high quality. It comes in different colours. Ours was the Black with Blue Stars design but they also have a White with blue butterflies one.
It needs to be tuned very often initially because of the new strings. I wasn’t sure if this is something that happens with all Ukeleles or if it was just a characteristic of this one. So far Nick has been helping her to tune it – he uses an app to do this as it makes it very easy. There are plenty of tuning app available for ios and android which will work on a smartphone or tablet.
PRICE & WHERE TO BUY
You can buy the Ukulele from the Smyths Toys website and it costs £14.99. Not bad price for a first real instrument that your kid can have.
OUR THOUGHTS
This Ukelele is very cute. I am very glad Bella is enjoying it and she wants to properly play it. She can easily play some simple chords and can create lovely melodies with it. I was surprised when I heard her playing it the other day. I did a couple of stories which you can watch on my Instagram HERE. It is a fantastic little starter instrument for kids that love music or for kids that want to learn how to play an instrument.
Do your kids play an instrument? Have they played the Ukelele?
*Disclosure: We received a Ukelele for the purpose of this review. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I also had the opportunity to give one Ukelele to one of my readers.
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Franca 💋
She doesn’t play an instrument at the moment but has asked for a guitar for Christmas, she hasn’t tried the Ukelele but I think she would enjoy giving it a go
I children play the recorder, flute and violin but have never played the Ukelele x
Recorders guitar and oboe – this would be fabulous and fun too
My daughter would love to learn it at school
no they have tried the chanter
My eldest has tinkled with my Ukulele, but she would love one of her own x
They play the recorder over and over and over again. Would love them t play the uke
They can’t play any instruments yet but maybe one day they will learn.
Mine doesn’t play anything just yet as he is too young, but I’d love to encourage him to play some kind of instrument when he is older 🙂
There is only me in the family that does not play an instrument. My husband the guitar and my daughter the violin and piano.
my daughter is beginner with a guitar but keeps asking for a uke
Our little Grandson can play the harmonica by ear and is keen to learn another instrument, I would love him to start on the Ukelele
I would give this to my nephew who hasn’t played an instrument before
They’ve not progressed from the recorder at the moment, but time will tell…….
My kids play the piano and violin. They have never played the Ukelele.
I don’t have any kids but would love to be able to play the ukulele, but I’ve no musical talent 🙁
My kids don’t play anything atm, tho when I was younger I played the trombone and the euphonium! Think they would love to have a go at learning this!!
My daughter plays the ukelele at school in her music lessons. Im sure she would love to have one at home to practice on
A Psychic once told me my Son would be musical, so I bought him a guitar. It’s still in the box ………… 4 years later
Oh no! Maybe the Ukelele is the answer then! 😉
My Mum bought my grandson a Ukulele last year for Christmas he loves it and so does his little sister
Ahh how lovely! 🙂
My daughter has been learning to play guitar and had the chance to have a go on Ukelele and she loved it!
My eldest learnt to play African drums at school.
No they don’t but my 6 year old really wants to learn the piano and guitar.
They don’t play any instruments as of yet but my eldest is always asking for lessons
They don’t play anything but would love to learn.