Doh Doh Otamatone Shock

No, it is not time for... well, maybe it is time for the meatstick, I dunno...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing

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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Maywa Denki Otamatone Music Instrument

This device is singlehandedly the most useful tool for composing music I have ever seen. Not only is the tone impeccable and unforgettable, but it also helps you improve your ear. Better snag a couple now before these babies become hard to find!

Product Features

• Three pitch levels and two volume levels.
• 1 octave plus a diminished 5th per pitch level.
• Dimension: 2.75" x 2.75" x 10.75"
• Straight from Japan!

Ok, so in theory, playing the Otamatone Electronic Instrument is unbelievably easy. You place your finger on the stem to select the pitch. To get vibrato (or any sort of wah-wah effects), you just squeeze the note's rubber cheeks repeatedly. This will open and close the little dude's mouth. Now, we did say easy in theory. That's because the strip on the stem has no pitch labels or frets, so you really have to have a good ear. That said, you can easily just slide between notes, both for ease of playing and for even more musical effect. The Otamatone Electronic Instrument is wacky, adorable, distinctive, and can be a great instrument for some unique electronic performances.