There are two modes of playing the instrument: you can use the keys to strike the metal plates, producing notes in the octave range, from C to C, or you can "program" the instrument by composing a melody on the piano drum and then play it by turning the knob!
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do. As Julie Andrews said in 'Sounds of Music': "when you have these notes in your head, you can sing a million different melodies just by mixing them."
Thanks to the ease of use of the Mechanical Celesta, even the smallest child or those with no prior musical knowledge can start playing it. Just hit the keys or turn the crank to create pre-programmed melodies. In "manual mode," when you press a key, the hammer strikes the cymbal and you hear the sound of the corresponding note. In "programmed melody mode," you arrange a series of cymbals along a rotating drum, then turn the drum as the balls on each cymbal trigger the hammers to strike the appropriate notes.
A few words from the luthier
This fun DIY musical model consists of 573 parts and will provide 8 hours of enjoyable assembly. The Mechanical Celesta is rated as "moderately difficult." In addition to laser-cut pre-cut panels of high-quality plywood, the model kit also includes cotton ropes, wooden balls and metal plates. To assemble it, follow the detailed, illustrated instructions available in 11 languages (Ukrainian, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Japanese, Chinese and Korean). You don't need glue or special tools to assemble your Mechanical Celesta. Everything you need to build your functional musical instrument is in the box.
We know that making 3D puzzles can be difficult, and accidents sometimes happen. That's why each of our wooden mechanical models comes with a warranty: if you break a piece during construction, we'll send you replacement parts free of charge. And if you get stuck during construction or something goes wrong, you can contact our customer service team 24/7 and we will help you solve the problem.
How to spend time with your family?
Like all our mechanical models, the Mechanical Celesta is a beautiful and clever design, so it's sure to delight your family and friends. Build it with the whole family, and then enjoy singing simple melodies together to the accompaniment of the musical instrument you built with your own hands! Take turns programming melodies to the rotating drum, and then play the "What's the tune ?" game.
UGEARS collection of fascinating mechanical models, 3D puzzles, game accessories, now includes two musical instruments: Hurdy-Gurdy and Mechanical Celesta. Maybe it's time to start a UGEARS band? Do you know any musicians or families with young children? The Mechanical Celesta is an original, thoughtful gift, and a great way for children to learn the notes of the C major scale.
The Mechanical Celesta from UGEARS is a unique combination of design, engineering and art that is sure to delight musicians, modelers, 3D puzzle enthusiasts and even programmers. Program well-known melodies to a player piano drum or create original compositions that others can play simply by turning a crank. Your listeners will be impressed by your creativity and ingenuity as you play original music on an instrument you built yourself !
Additional information:
- installation time: 7 - 8 hours
- number of parts: 573
- difficulty level: medium
- dimensions: 28 x 28.5 x 12 cm