Remo Kids Percussion Lollipop Drum Rating :
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
An Excellent Outdoor Drum, a Tolerable Beginner Drum
By J. Bradley Hicks
The first thing you need to know about this drum is that it is nigh invulnerable. You could practically drive a truck over the body. I've used mine for a camp stool on many occasions. The synthetic head isn't completely invulnerable; from having it rattle around loose in the trunk of my car, it picked up a couple of nicks, but nothing that's had any effect on it.
The second thing you need to know about this drum is that it makes a great outdoor drum. The synthetic head and fiberglass body are completely unaffected by humidity, and almost completely unaffected by temperature at any range that I've ever been willing to drum outside in. I've known people who've played them in pouring rain. Not only did it not hurt the drum, it stayed in tune. (But more on that later.)
Furthermore, it's very affordable, and the combination of affordable and durable makes for a reasonably good first drum.
Now, the down sides. The glued synthetic head will never go out of tune. On the other hand, you can't tune it if you want to, not without replacing the whole head. The synthetic body that makes it so cheap and indestructible is also very hard and not all porous, so it has a somewhat sharp sound. If a ceramic djembe or a metal djembe doesn't disappoint you, then this won't either, but it's at best a distant cousin of the rich tones you get out of a good wooden djembe. And the relatively small synthetic head gives a somewhat limited range of notes; a larger, hand tuned natural head will give you a wider variety of pitch to play with.
All of that being said, I love mine to pieces. I recently got rid of a bunch of drums, because I wasn't going to as many drum circles as I used to. This is the one I kept.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Great Sound, Aesthetically Appealing, Perfect Inexpensive Little Drum for Kids,
By goonius
My daughter wants a full drum set for Christmas. Having become obsessed with the band Recess Monkey and being especially fond of the adorable drummer, Daron, I can imagine what she's picturing.
Christmas morning Santa's laid out this huge drum set and by the power of enthusiasm and sheer will, she'll sit down and begin playing - Voila! - just like someone who's been playing for a couple of decades. While I applaud her sweet four-year-old determination, we've learned the hard way that it is often short-lived when it collides with reality.
This little drum seems a perfect compromise. The drumhead is a thin sheet of seemingly durable plastic(?) material with a fantastic 3-d lollipop design, which is stretched atop a plastic circle frame measuring between 6"-10" depending on which drum you choose. The larger the drum, the deeper the sound (see comments for a link to a page with audio for each size drum). The mallet is a plastic stick with a foam/rubber rainbow-colored head.
When we decided to place an order, we had a hard time choosing just one of these, and since we have two girls we opted to buy both the 6" and the 10". They are quite different in size and in tone, but sound really neat played together, which I love. Both the small and large drum have a deep, earthy, pleasing sound. Although I read this was the case, it was hard to imagine that such a little whimsically-designed drum could produce such a nice tone.
I think that although this isn't a real drum set, in the long run I think being able to produce pleasing sounds from a small and inexpensive instrument will have more tangible value, and will inspire confidence and - perhaps - if her interest is sincere, an introduction to learning to play the drums in the future.
This is a perfect drum for any child with a budding interest. And by far, it's greatest attribute? It's easy on the ears - just in case they really take to it - the kids won't be chasing all the adults out of the house with it Christmas morning.
Highly recommended.
Note: For anyone concerned with country of origin & toy safety, these drums are made in China - but seem to have no areas where chipping paint could become an issue.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Kids love this!
By S. E. Reichert
I bought this for my one-year-old's birthday and she loves it. Of course the drum-stick sometimes ends up as a beating stick towards her older sister but all in all its a great toy. Its got a nice low and loud sound and I think both kids enjoy playing with it. Nice bright colors and well constructed.
Product Description
The Remo Kids Lollipop Drum is an easy-to-play frame drum that is based on a simple drum design that has been around since mankind's earliest days. The bright, attractive, and durable drumhead design captures everyone’s interest and delivers loads of fun. One of the most fun things about playing this drum is there really aren't any rules about what can and can't be played on it. The Lollipop drum is available in a variety of sizes and comes with its own mallet. Remo Kids Worldwide is a collection of instruments specially designed for smaller hands without sacrificing the quality, authenticity, and attention to detail that have made Remo a leader in professional and personal percussion since 1957. They are available in a variety of popular instruments based on designs from around the world. The Remo Kids Lollipop Drum has received the prestigious Oppenheim Best Toy Award for product quality!
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3814 in Musical Instruments
- Brand: Remo
- Model: ET-7110-00
- Released on: 2010-06-01
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.00" h x10.00" w x10.00" l,.1 pounds
Features
- An easy introduction tool into the world of percussion
- Bright, attractive and durable drumhead design
- Perfect for younger children who love to bang on things
- Pre-tuned with a lower pitch
- Includes Drum Mallet
- Easy for little hands to hold
- Kids love the lollipop design and the easy-hold design let's them tap out a rhythm easily
- Comes with a multi-color mallet
- The innovative and colorful design makes drumming even more appealing to kids
- Kids will learn drum beats quickly and easily
