Hape's Percussion Clapper and Guiro with Stick set creates a steady beat and rhythm. The musical instruments will keep your budding musician playing for hours on end. The instruments produce moderate sounds ensuring that toddlers with sensitive ears will not be overstimulated. The clapper, guiro and stick come in attractive contrasting reds and blues with musical-note patterns. Perfect for kids 12 months and up. The percussion stick is non-slip and comfortable to hold. Rhythm is at the heart of all good music. Children who learn about music early on in their lives, love it for the rest of their lives. This wooden toy not only gives toddlers an early music education but develops important motor skills as well. It develops hand-eye coordination, promotes dexterity, and manipulation.