About Schoenhut toy pianos
and why
we feature them.
Schoenhut® toy pianos have delighted children,
collectors, and professional musicians for decades.
Since
the company's founding in 1872 by German emigrant Albert Schoenhut,
the keyboard's magical overtones, hypnotic charm, and unique sound
have matured from novelty toy pianos to fine musical instruments.
Unsurpassed in quality, pitch, and durability, each traditional
model is still crafted entirely by hand and individually tuned.
The unique chime-like notes of Schoenhut®
toy pianos are produced by little hammers striking metal bars,
versus conventional taut wires used in full-sized models. Schoenhut®
toy pianos, designed for children and built to endure active play,
are appropriate for young and old alike. Juiliard-graduate Margaret
Leng Tan, an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, is an
ardent fan of Schoenhut®. "Anything you can play on the
big piano, you can play even better on a toy," Ms. Tan told
USA Today upon release of her CD "The Art of the Toy Piano"
(Point Music).
Schoenhut's® Patented Learning System
Studies show that children who are introduced
to music at an early age benefit in many ways and perform better
academically. Piano playing develops creativity, enhances motor
skills, and promotes social interaction and self-esteem. Schoenhut's®
patented Learning System, with its play-by-color teaching method,
was developed to encourage basic music skills and make playing
simple and fun. A removable color strip fits behind the keys to
guide small fingers from chord to chord. The chart adapts perfectly
to full-sized pianos because keys on
Schoenhut®
toy pianos are of corresponding width ~ thus teaching children
proper "finger stretch" from the very beginning and
making the transition to a large piano easy. Each toy piano has
one to three octaves (depending on the model), compared with seven
and a half on an adult piano.
The Learning System Songbook contains a collection
of familiar tunes.
Demonstrating their durability, longevity,
and collectability, Schoenhut® vintage toy pianos are featured
at a number of prestigious museums and galleries. One such exhibit
at Strong Museum in Rochester, NY provides an overview of the
company's rich and interesting heritage. For the finest quality
toy pianos, complete customer satisfaction, and knowing your investment
may become a treasured heirloom ~ the name you can trust......Schoenhut®.
Some of Schoenhut's numerous awards
for its toy pianos
The 2003 Outstanding Toy Manufacturer Recognition of Excellence
Award
Another recent award: The Parenting Seal of Approval for 2003.
My First Piano "Best Vacation Product" Award from Dr.
Toy 2003
Institute for Childhood Resources "Best Classic Product"
Award 2000..
The Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award for 1999.