This damroo is a nice instrument to start your music lessons get the damroo drum in one hand and gives it a sharp twist with the wrist, causing the beads to strike the drum heads. The damroo gives out nice beats. Durable organic paint finish and solid wood construction toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities. Key features include fine motor skills promotes dexterity, hand/eye coordination's. Problem solving introduces logic, spatial relationships, critical thinking and an understanding of cause and effect.