It is a solid instrument for a beginner, as mentioned in the title, but we can't go further than that. I must admit that the price for this kind of percussion instrument is a bit higher than I would expect it to be, considering the versatility you can get from it. Either way, as I said, if you're willing to get yourself introducted to this kind of instruments, it's a go. Nothing more, nothing less, than an okay percussion instrument that will get you going, and it could even work in a small live show from time to time, if you know how to handle it correctly.