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Strumstick Gifts

What? You haven’t yet heard of the Strumstick? If you’re looking to purchase an instrument for someone new to music, you’re in the right place. Bob McNally’s Strumstick is a perfect beginner instrument for children.

You don’t have to be a kid, though. The Strumstick has introduced people of all ages to the wonderful world of music. It’s totally fun and easy enough for anyone to play from day one. Join the party and learn to play Strumstick.

We’ve got lots of cool Strumstick gifts for you to consider. Choose from accessories, instructional DVDs, songbooks, T-shirts, cotton canvas tote bags, posters, trucker hats, colorful buttons, ceramic coffee mugs, stainless steel commuter mugs, refrigerator magnets, and more unique Strumstick gifts.

Ludwig van Beethoven
To play a wrong note is insignificant … to play without passion is inexcusable.

Beethoven Quote

Handmade Glass Pendant Necklace

Beethoven Quote 24-inch Pendant Music Teacher Jewelry Musical Note Charm To Play a Wrong Note is Insignificant, To Play Without Passion is Inexcusable

Strumstick Accessories and Instructional Guides

There are several accessories designed especially for the Strumstick. Naturally they all make excellent gift ideas for any player wanting to make Strumstick part of their instrument arsenal. Guitar players especially love the Strumstick.

McNally GGB Gig Bag for Strumstick, Key of G McNally DGB Gig Bag for Strumstick, Key of D

The Strumstick Chord Bible: D & G Tunings 1,156 Chords (Fretted Friends Series)Toby A. Richards – Author of 40+ Books on Musical Chord Theory for Fretted Instruments

Unique Gifts for Music Lovers

We’ve created more than 2,000 products for string instrument players and music lovers. Find a unique gift for your favorite Strumstick player or enthusiast. Beware of inferior copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Strumstick collection.

Strumstick Shirts

What’s a Strumstick? These shirts are sure to be a conversation starter. Choose from a large selection of colors and styles for all ages. T-shirts and tank tops make practical gifts for musicians and music lovers.

I Love Strumstick Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart

Mandala heart design in warm orange and yellow tones is perfect for any Strumstick player or fan of this popular fun-to-play string instrument.

I Love Strumstick Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt I Love Strumstick Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt

Strumstick Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt Strumstick Sunshine Yellow Orange Mandala Heart T-Shirt

Cats and Dogs Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players

Here are some designs for animal lovers who are easily distracted by the sound of Strumstick players. Choose from playful cats and dogs in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes for the whole family.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players T-Shirt Cartoon Dog Distracted by Strumstick Players T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players T-Shirt Curious Dog Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Strumstick

Who are the coolest people on earth? Strumstick players, of course! Spread the word about this cool string instrument. Makes a great gift for any music student, music teacher, or musician.

The Coolest People on Earth Play Strumstick T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Strumstick T-Shirt

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick

Share your love for the Strumstick. Mirror image bass clef heart designs are available for both string players and enthusiasts.

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick T-Shirt Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick T-Shirt

Red & Black Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick

Red and black double bass clef heart design is perfect for any Strumstick player or fan of this fun and addicting string instrument.

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick T-Shirt Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick T-Shirt

Strumstick Magnets

Here’s an inexpensive gift idea for Strumstick players. Refrigerator magnets always come in handy. Standard size square magnets measure 2 by 2 inches. Designs are printed on 100% recycled paper. Scratch and UV-resistant Mylar keeps magnets looking as good as new for years to come.

Strumstick Elegant Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Square Magnet Strumstick Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Square Magnet

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Square Magnet Running Dog Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Square Magnet

I Love Strumstick Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Square Magnet Double Bass Clef Heart Sheet Music Strumstick Square Magnet

Strumstick Trucker Hats

Strumstick trucker hats are available in eleven color choices. Hats feature a 100% polyester foam front and a 100% nylon mesh back to keep you cool. Trucker hats are adjustable from 17 to 24 inches.

Strumstick Mixtape Retro Red Vintage Cassette Tape Trucker Hat Love Strumstick Pink Purple Butterfly Heart Music Notes Trucker Hat

Strumstick Tote Bags

Versatile and durable cotton canvas tote bags are another practical gift idea. These designs are available in many style and color choices to please any Strumstick player or enthusiast.

Strumstick Elegant Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Tote Bag Strumstick Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Tote Bag

Cartoon Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Tote Bag Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Tote Bag

The Coolest People on Earth Play Strumstick Tote Bag The Coolest People on Earth Play Strumstick Nebula Tote Bag

I Love Strumstick Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Tote Bag Double Bass Clef Heart Sheet Music Strumstick Tote Bag

Strumstick Chef Aprons

Classic cotton-poly twill blend aprons are another of our top picks for practical Strumstick gifts. Choose from several style and color options. Spacious front pockets hold plenty of utensils and cooking tools. Aprons are machine washable and proudly made in the U.S.A.

Strumstick Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Adult Chef Apron The Coolest People on Earth Play Strumstick Adult Chef Apron

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick Adult Chef Apron Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick Adult Chef Apron

Strumstick Coffee Mugs

Mugs are a popular gift because they can be used and enjoyed every day. These ceramic coffee mugs feature full designs that surround the surface. Click on any image to see the different views. There are many other sizes, styles, and colors to choose from. If you like these styles, great! You can also customize to create the perfect music lover coffee mug gift.

Strumstick Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Two-Tone Coffee Mug Copper Double Bass Clef Heart Strumstick Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Music Notes Coffee Mug Running Dog Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Music Notes Coffee Mug

I Love Strumstick Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Two-Tone Coffee Mug The Coolest People on Earth Play Strumstick Two-Tone Coffee Mug

First Coffee Then Strumstick Music Lover Two-Tone Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Strumstick Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Bass Clef Heart Vintage Sheet Music Strumstick Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart Purple Nebula Love Strumstick Coffee Mug

Strumstick Buttons

We love buttons for Strumstick gifts. They’re inexpensive to give, and music lovers enjoy wearing and sharing them. These square buttons measure 2 inches by 2 inches and are printed on 100% recycled paper. Then they’re covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar for years of use and enjoyment. Most buttons are easily customized with a rainbow of background color choices.

Strumstick Elegant Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Square Button Strumstick Tulip Vintage Sheet Music Customized Square Button

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Square Button Running Dog Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Square Button

I Love Strumstick Yellow Orange Mandala Heart Square Button Double Bass Clef Heart Sheet Music Strumstick Square Button

Strumstick Playing Cards

One of the most popular Strumstick gifts is a set of playing cards. Each comes packaged in a cardboard box for easy gifting. Poker size cards measure 2.5 by 3.5 inches, with 52 playing cards and 2 jokers per deck. Click on any design to see the available options. Standard cards are printed on smooth card stock, and premium quality Bicycle playing cards are printed on durable semi-gloss card stock.

Cute Cat Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Music Notes Playing Cards Cute Dog Easily Distracted by Strumstick Players Music Notes Playing Cards

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Lucinda in New York
I regret to inform you that I may have to return the Strumstick. It’s making me late for work. I’m shirking my responsibilities. I bought it for my 80-year-old mother. I wrestled it away from her. It wasn’t a pretty sight and I feel a little guilty. Is there a Strumstickers Anonymous? I need help.

Strumstick Information

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Strumstick Facts

The Strumstick string instrument was designed in 1981 by Bob McNally, an accomplished musician, recording artist, and plastics engineer. His goal was to make it easy for anyone, particularly non-musicians, to learn to play music.

Bob began designing musical instruments in the 1970s. One of his previous designs, The Backpackers Guitar®, was licensed to world-famous guitar maker C. F. Martin and Co., Inc. in 1994.

Learning is Easy and Fun

Designed to be simple with only three strings, the Strumstick plays in just one key (or scale). Most string instruments are designed to be played by experts, with the notes needed for all 12 keys. Unlike more complicated instruments, there are no wrong notes. This makes learning easy and fun.

The frets are spaced to give you the notes of a major scale, plus one extra note that is handy to have. The other two strings make a background (a drone) which harmonizes with whatever you play on the fretted string. Chords are created automatically.

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Fun Fact
Bob McNally also created the Space Guitar, a version of his backpacker guitar designed for a Space Shuttle mission in 1994. It was the first American guitar in space, and the first musical instrument ever designed to go to space.

Music Poster

Motivational Quote by Bill Evans

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Perfect for Acoustic Guitar Students

Are you learning to play the acoustic guitar? Learn the basics and grow your confidence with the Strumstick. Think of it as training wheels for guitar! If you already play another string instrument, the Strumstick can be used as a creative tool for composition. You can also play it for simple relaxation. Rediscover the simple joy of playing that brought you to music in the first place.

Awesome Beginning Instrument

Here’s one of our favorite Strumstick facts. Kids love the Strumstick! Are you looking for a beginning string instrument for a child? The best-selling D-33 model is a perfect choice. It’s lightweight, rugged, and easy to play. With a little supervision, kids as young as 3 are able to make music with it right from the start.

The Strumstick opens a door to the study of music. It’s fun to play, and much easier to learn than the guitar or ukulele. Each instrument comes with written and audio instructions, with plenty of online follow up and support. Give this easy string instrument a chance, and you’ll be making music in no time.

The Perfect Beginning Instrument

McNally D-33 Grand Strumstick

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Introduction by Bob McNally

Strumstick creator Bob McNally introduces his best-selling D-33 model, which is longer and wider with a deeper tone. The G-29 is shorter and a little narrower with a brighter tone. Most people choose the D-33 as their first Strumstick. The G-29 can be used to add another “voice” and a different pitch range.

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McNally G-29 Standard Strumstick

Product details:

Handmade from padouk, spruce, and maple
Plays in the key of G
3 strings and a diatonic scale
Sounds similar to a banjo or dulcimer
Designed for ease of learning and playing
Created to be played with as little as one finger!
Instruction sheet and pick included
Ideal first instrument

McNally G-29 Strumstick, Key of G McNally Gig Bag for Strumstick, Key of G

McNally D-33 Grand Strumstick

Product details:

33 inches long (longer than standard model)
Handmade from padouk, spruce, and maple
Tunes to C or D
3 strings and a diatonic scale
Rosette soundhole
Sounds similar to a banjo or dulcimer
Pick, instruction CD, and book included
Great portable creative tool for the experienced musician

McNally D-33 Grand Strumstick McNally Gig Bag for Strumstick, Key of D

Tuning the Strumstick
The Standard (G) Strumstick is tuned G D G (key of G) but can also be retuned up or down a whole tone to play in keys of F or A. The Grand (D) Strumstick is tuned D A D (key of D) but can also be retuned up or down a whole tone to play in keys of C or E.

Learn to Play the Strumstick

The Strumstick Chord Bible, with its 1,156 chords, provides the musician with 17 different types of chord in all twelve keys (where applicable), making it the definitive publication for mastering the Strumstick.

The Strumstick Chord Bible: D & G Tunings 1,156 Chords (Fretted Friends Series)Toby A. Richards – Author of 40+ Books on Musical Chord Theory for Fretted Instruments

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Strumstick Accessories and Instructional Guides

Unique Gifts for Music Lovers

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Strumstick Chef Aprons

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