Product Description "When it comes to "building" musical creativity, nothing tops Neurosmith's Music Blocks! The premise is simply brilliant: as toddlers rearrange the electronic blocks, they're composing beautiful, original songs. Each block side plays a unique measure of music, yielding more than one million possible tunes. This irresistible music toy sparks endless exploration, while teaching colors, shapes, sequence, and cause and effect. Music Blocks includes jazz, African rhythms, and Mozart selections; there are no additional cartridges to purchase. Batteries included. For ages 2 and up. Winner of the Oppenheim Best Toy Award A great introduction to the rudiments of melody and tone, as well as the sheer joy of creating music! Musical toys make great holiday toys that offer developmental benefits. Delivers great digital sound quality Music Blocks console measures 12 1/2"L x 7 1/2"W x 4"H; each music block is a 1 1/2" cube Requires 4 "AA" batteries, included Children make creative melodies while building cognitive skill when they play with Music Blocks from Neurosmith. Each side of these five blocks plays a different phrase of music, chosen from three musical themes. This variety of phrasings allows children to compose many different sound combinations and patterns. As they enjoy their time creating, children develop lifelong cognitive skills. Music Blocks At a Glance: Five multicolored blocks for children to play their own musical creations Each side of each block plays a different phrase Three musical styles: Jumpin' Jive Jazz, African Rhythms, and Mozart's Night Music Musical patterns positively affect the way your child's brain develops Lay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning and creativity Age/Weight Requirements: Two years and up Assembly Requirements: Four AA batteries Five multi-colored blocks play eclectic musical phrases. View larger . Stimulate cognitive development when arranging blocks and developing play patterns. View larger . Create Unique Melodies with Five Multicolored Blocks Neurosmith Music Blocks feature five multicolored blocks for children to play with and use to shape their own musical creations. The blocks fit into their display in a row and are held securely in place with magnets. When children press down on the blocks, each block will play a phrase of music. Each side of each block plays a different phrase, and children are encouraged to turn the blocks both to hear different phrasings and to see the different visual shapes on every side. Play Phrasings in Three Different Styles Once they've decided which musical phrasing they like for each block, children can press the red button on the front of the display, and the blocks will play one after another from left to right to showcase the new composition. Children can follow along as each block lights up while it plays, and rearrange for new creations. In addition, a switch on the back of the display allows children to play the blocks in three different musical styles: Jumpin' Jive Jazz, African Rhythms, and Mozart's Night Music. These styles provide a range of rhythms and melodies to inspire a child's creativity. Develop Play Patterns to Shape Cognitive Development As children arrange and rearrange the blocks to make compositions, they develop a series of playtime actions called "play patterns." Research indicates that these patterns can positively affect the way your child's brain develops by stimulating and developing important connections through sound and visuals. By encouraging these connections, Neurosmith Music Blocks lay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning and creativity. What's in the Box Neurosmith Music Blocks and instructions for use. " Amazon.com Children make creative melodies while building cognitive skill when they play with Music Blocks from Neurosmith. Each side of these five blocks plays a different phrase of music, chosen from three musical themes. This variety of phrasings allows children to compose many different sound combinations and patterns. As they enjoy their time creating, children develop lifelong cognitive skills.Music BlocksAt a Glance:Five multicolored blocks for children to play their own musical creationsEach side of each block plays a different phraseThree musical styles: Jumpin' Jive Jazz, African Rhythms, and Mozart's Night MusicMusical patterns positively affect the way your child's brain developsLay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning and creativityAge/Weight Requirements:Two years and upAssembly Requirements:Four AA batteries Five multi-colored blocks play eclectic musical phrases. View larger. Stimulate cognitive development when arranging blocks and developingplay patterns. View larger. Create Unique Melodies with Five Multicolored BlocksNeurosmith Music Blocks feature five multicolored blocks for children to play with and use to shape their own musical creations. The blocks fit into their display in a row and are held securely in place with magnets. When children press down on the blocks, each block will play a phrase of music. Each side of each block plays a different phrase, and children are encouraged to turn the blocks both to hear different phrasings and to see the different visual shapes on every side. Play Phrasings in Three Different StylesOnce they've decided which musical phrasing they like for each block, children can press the red button on the front of the display, and the blocks will play one after another from left to right to showcase the new composition. Children can follow along as each block lights up while it plays, and rearrange for new creations. In addition, a switch on the back of the display allows children to play the blocks in three different musical styles: Jumpin' Jive Jazz, African Rhythms, and Mozart's Night Music. These styles provide a range of rhythms and melodies to inspire a child's creativity. Develop Play Patterns to Shape Cognitive DevelopmentAs children arrange and rearrange the blocks to make compositions, they develop a series of playtime actions called "play patterns." Research indicates that these patterns can positively affect the way your child's brain develops by stimulating and developing important connections through sound and visuals. By encouraging these connections, Neurosmith Music Blocks lay the groundwork for a lifetime of learning and creativity. What's in the BoxNeurosmith Music Blocks and instructions for use. From the Manufacturer Inspire a love of music with this interactive activity toy which allows a child to create over a million different musical compositions - simply by playing with blocks. Our Music Blocks allow a child to creatively compose music while experimenting with shapes, colors, sequences and sounds. It features premium digital sound and magnets to hold blocks securely in place. Teaches color and shape recognition and cause and effect, no cartridges needed. See more