I can't quite remember if it was the West Coast or the East Coast, but I fondly recall visiting Schwarz and seeing a variety of children's instruments that were so much fun. They had everything from truly toy-like instruments to ones that looked a bit more realistic, and I enjoyed them all. I'm not sure if I bought it there, but I clearly remember buying this one immediately when I found it. I was originally drawn to the cimbalom and zither, so I thought I might be able to do something with it myself... Just as I thought, it was a fun pseudo-experience, and I was inwardly delighted. Of course, it's nothing compared to the real thing... It also comes with tuning screws, so you can adjust the pitch yourself. You can use the included pick to make sounds like a guitar or a koto pick, and when you pluck it with your fingers, it produces a softer sound. With 15 notes, you can probably create a chromatic scale depending on how you tune it. Size... (Long side - 37_Short side - 19) x 23 x 5.4cm approx. #America #Toy #Schwarz # #ToyStore #ToysRUs #ToyInstruments #Instruments #MiniInstruments #Harp #Koto #