carrots/sticks @artisny.bsky.social · 30/09/2026For example, the kalimba (aka the "thumb piano"). Even a child could instantly play it. (Plus, the kalimba's layout makes it an easy way to teach some basic music theory.) 260
Alex Glow (merlin) @alexglow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I brought one camping with a couple kiddos, and IMO it's the perfect instrument for that setting! They can plonk away and it's not too loud, always sounds nice, and is pretty durable to boot 😸 130
carrots/sticks @artisny.bsky.social · 01/10/2026‘not too loud, always sounds nice’ is great for (the poor, long-suffering) parents too, lol 130
