Meowsic Interactive Cat Piano

I've been wanting one of these for a long time, and I am so glad I finally got it. The goofy piano grin and meow sounds are exactly how I was hoping they would be. If I had to complain or make suggestions, it's that it would be nice if it had better volume control, or barring that, perhaps a headphone jack. I might enjoy occasionally annoying people with it, but I don't always want to. Oh, and some advice on cleaning it properly would be nice, too - the soft-feeling material that makes up most of the cat's face is, um... kiiiind of a dirt magnet? Regardless, it's a silly, fun toy, that'll give most any kid (or very silly adult) a lot of fun. (If your kid doesn't know how to play, and you want to hear less random sounds, maybe invest in one of those piano/keyboard learning books that starts with dots/chord names, rather than leaping straight into reading musical scores. The chord names are already on the keys, so it's pretty easy to know where to stick the dots.)

If your little one responds enthusiastically to to music, then you definitely want to consider purchasing the B. Meowsic Keyboard. I purchased this in 2010 for our 14-month old grandson's Christmas. Once the toy was turned on, our grandson was hooked. He often spent as long as an hour playing with the various options the keyboard offers. If the large yellow button on B. Meowsic's left cheek is pushed, the toy plays one of 20 familiar children's songs. They are ones you will probably remember the words to - B-I-N-G-O, Hokey-Pokey, The Farmer in the Dell, etc. and you will be able to sing along much to your child's delight. If you don't remember the words, there is a booklet which contains the words to each song included with the toy. Further, the toy allows one to push any one of five buttons on the left paw; the songs then sound as if bells, the banjo, or one of the two other instruments are playing. The fifth button is a cat's meow and adds nothing musical to the song, but does add an annoying - to adults - meow accompaniment to the song. The annoying cat theme is carried further if one pushed the orange cat's face on the keyboard's right cheek; this results in a cat singing one of seven kitty-themed songs set to familiar tunes. Beware, you may find yourself infected with an "ear worm" as a result. Fortunately, B. Meowsic's blue nose s a "stop" button which immediately squelches the song... Keys on the right paw create different musical rhythms when pressed; the ice cream cone is a microphone which actually works! One of the things I liked best about B. Meowsic was the fact that the keyboard contained two full octaves - and, that the sharp/flat keys actually worked. The keyboard is small enough and the touch delicate enough so that younger fingers can easily "play" music. Additionally, one can play chords on this toy which adds another dimension to the child's musical exploration. B. Meowsic is a sturdy toy. Our 14 month old grandson weighs 25 pounds and repeatedly walked across the keyboard as he played with it. He also attempted to carry it several times, and because it is a rather large toy,he sometimes dropped it. B. Meowsic continued to perform without any problem. Finally, this toy goes into a sleep mode if it is left on, but is not being played with - this does help save on batteries. In closing, if you are looking for a toy that is fun, has educational value, and is sturdy - you should consider B. Meowsic. It can be used easily and enjoyed by children who are younger than the age suggested as appropriate. You won't regret making the purchase and your little one will be captivated! DECEMBER 2011 UPDATE: This is one of the best toy investments available. Even after a year, our grandson plays with B. Meowsic regularly and enthusiastically. It has helped him understand that playing a keyboard does not require banging with a fist or both hands. He treats B. Meowsic like he does the big piano, playing with one finger touch. We love it - and you will, too!

My daughter has one from a thrift store, it's so popular at our house we had to buy our niece one for her birthday! It's not super loud and annoying, the cat mode is hilarious!

We have had cat piano for a while. My son is literally sitting to the left of me right now playing with it. It is one of those toys that make the noise so if you’re easily annoyed, maybe it’s not for you, but I’ve never seen my son. happier, he loves cat piano, and it does all kinds of different things. It can play regular piano tones. It can meow it repeats. It plays different songs you can sing into it. It is so many different features. It keeps children busy for hours. Definitely I would recommend this to anyone that has a child niece Nephew by the cat piano. They will love you

This was a big hit with my grandkids! They all took turns playing it in their own way.

This items clearly is designed for toddlers, it was requested by an eight year old who had seen it on social media.

I got this for my 2 year old daughter for Christmas after she saw it in a toy store and fell in love with it. She loves this keyboard! She likes to scroll through the pre-recorded songs to find her favorites like "BINGO". She plays the keyboard in a variety of tones. My only complaint is that the key tones in the piano and organ modes are a full half-step flat! However they are correct in the Meow, banjo and bell tones! Very strange. It probably wouldn't bother most people though. Anyway, it would be nice if the volume could be secretly parent controlled. But I have taught my daughter to play it softly by pressing the purple button to make it quieter. She usually complies! Overall, a great toy.