March to Your Own Beat

- What: Orba Handheld Musical Instrument
- When: 10 years and up
- Why: Fun, interactive, musical
- Where: Amazon or Uncommon Goods
Want to build music appreciation in your teenager? Maybe you’d like to make music lessons more fun. If you want to avoid music theory and the expense of lessons, look no further than Orba, a handheld musical device.
Orba Musical Instrument by Artiphon on Amazon
Anyone can get a taste of making their own music thanks to this handheld electronic music maker. The half sphere fits nicely into the palm of your hand. Turn on the power button located along the side, and start playing. Bass, drum, chords, and musical notes sound at the touch of a button. Switch through the different options, or record them and combine sounds to make your own unique tunes.

This musical instrument charges with a standard USB cable, included in the box. It also lets users record their musical creations. Pair it with the app, or use it as a stand alone instrument with no musical background or knowledge required. Kids can pick up the controller and start playing. A built-in speaker with volume control broadcasts their sounds. Plug in headphones to keep things quieter. Want more noise? Add an amplifier for maximum sound.

Our thirteen-year-old son received this item as a gift for his birthday and he couldn’t wait to get his hands on it. His two younger siblings also vie for time with the device. Each of them enjoy making sound combinations and experimenting with what they can do. And that’s before we’ve tried the app.
Get your thumbs on Orba, and start grooving to your own tune today.


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