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Aotearoa Weekly Kōrero 1/11/2024 (self.newzealand)
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Welcome to this week’s casual kōrero thread!

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[–] Dave 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

One of my kids wants a trumpet for Christmas. Does anyone know of a pretty cheap trumpet? Doesn't have to be musical. I see $20 plastic ones on ali express, metal ones start at more like $150. Not sure how good the plastic ones would be, plus it's a bit close to Christmas now for ali express shipping to be sure to arrive on time.

[–] eagleeyedtiger 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Are you wanting a toy or a musical instrument? Cheap musical instruments tend to be terrible actual instruments. Maybe try Amazon AU? Might be a bit more expensive than Ali express, but you'll probably get it faster if it's shipping from aussie

[–] Dave 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Well that's the thing. I don't want to spend a pile of money for an actual musical instrument, because it's not going to be for lessons or anything, but I also don't want a disappointing pile of junk.

Thanks for the Amazon suggestion. Maybe something like this? It says it comes with a music sheet for simple songs for kids to play, that sounds promising?

[–] eagleeyedtiger 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That looks like it's coming from Amazon UK according to the "Sold by" and "Ships from" section, so may take longer.

The two top review from Aus aren't promising lol:

Doesn't seem to work very well at all

The trumpet was my daughters only Christmas wish. It arrived damaged due to poor packaging. Placed into a satchel instead of being boxed. If we had time to find a replacement it would have been returned.

[–] Dave 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Ah man, I didn't read those bits.

I had a look at a music shop and I'm not sure I want to encourage this hobby 😆

[–] eagleeyedtiger 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Most brass instruments aren't cheap! It's why my parents were smart enough to rent the saxophone when I was in high school because they knew I wouldn't stick with it 😅I think trumpets are also really loud when learning to play, RIP your neighbours ears 😂

[–] Dave 2 points 2 weeks ago

The average orchestra must be worth more than the average house!

Now I have to work out how to fulfil the wish for a trumpet while not encouraging it too much 😆. Maybe the cheap plastic ones are the right path.