Those things! Each of my kids had to learn them in elementary school and I had to send in $3.00 for one each year. So I finally got smart and found them at the dollar store. Well, apparently other parents decided to save a buck and bought theirs at the dollar store too. lol This year she sent a letter home with the parents that said: Parents, please send $3.00 for your child's recorder. The dollar store recorders are no good! :nag