Sure, it"s a shortcut to Carnegie Hall, but it does play some beautiful music and teach your child fundamentals about bowing and note values. This electronic violin play 7 built-in classics by Bach, Mozart and Paganini and makes it easy for your child to create original melodies, too, just by pressing buttons. It also lights up and sounds off in 3 activity modes designed to foster a love of music. 17"L x 6"W x 2"H. Requires 2 "AA" batteries (included). Made of plastic.