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Children’s musical instrument – a toy copy of real wind, percussion, keyboard, string instruments. Such toys develop hearing, a sense of rhythm, help to identify the child’s musical abilities. With their help, you can even master musical notation. In addition, playing instruments gives great pleasure to the baby and instills in him a love of music.

Kind

Drums

Triangles, tambourines (bells), drums, xylophones: develop a sense of rhythm and have a positive effect on the child’s vestibular apparatus.

Age: drums are suitable for a one-year-old baby. Rattle-like bells are especially good for this age – they are comfortable to hold in your hand. Xylophones and metallophones, immersing you in a fabulous atmosphere with their unusual sound, are the best option for children aged 3-4 years. More complex drum kits will be mastered by older children.

Wind (reed-pneumatic)

Trumpets, harmonicas, pipes: the instruments help develop the lungs and increase immunity, which strengthens the respiratory system of the baby. Playing the pipe trains the vocal cords well – so the child will learn to speak earlier and master his voice.

Age: they are more difficult to master, but the simplest of them, for example, whistles and pipes, are suitable for babies up to 2 years old. A flute can be offered to a three-year-old child, and a year later – a trumpet and harmonica.

• Boyan
• Synthesizer
• Saxophone

Keyboards

Synthesizer, piano: especially good for developing fine motor skills and coordinated hand movement in toddlers.

Age: Keyboard instruments are perhaps the most versatile. For example, a synthesizer can be selected for both a one-year-old baby and older children. Instruments for the little ones are equipped with wide keys and are backlit, while more complex options are closer to models for adults.

Strings

Balalaikas, guitars, violins, an interesting option is the cymbal, in which the sound is extracted by striking the strings with wooden sticks. Such tools are the best option for the development of fine motor skills and hand coordination in older children.

Age: to master them, a fairly high level of development of fine motor skills is required. Therefore, it makes sense to acquire a guitar, balalaika, harp and harp no earlier than the child reaches 4-5 years old.

Reed keyboard-pneumatic

Accordions, button accordions, accordions: such instruments work well with the simultaneous complex movements of the child’s hands and fingers.

Age: differ in significant dimensions and weight. If some harmonicas are suitable for three-year-olds, then button accordions and accordions are best purchased for children of primary school age.

In addition to these instruments, it is worth paying attention to microphones. They are great for kids who love to sing. For kids, a barrel organ is a good choice, which does not require any special skills, but is able to interest the child.

Important: There are sets of musical instruments designed for a certain age category. This simplifies the task of choosing the right musical toys.

• Drum
• Xylophone
• A charmer

Material

Plastic children’s musical instruments are most common. They are relatively inexpensive, but they can hardly be called strong and durable. Wood is a natural and more expensive material, but such a tool will last longer.

There are musical instruments that are made from only one particular material, such as metal (harmonica, triangle).

Some instruments can be made from different materials, such as a whistle. In this case, it is preferable to choose a wooden or ceramic musical instrument than a plastic one. Likewise, a wooden guitar would be more interesting and realistic than a plastic one.

Council

• The main requirement is safety. Musical instruments must be made of non-toxic materials and not have sharp corners. It is not advisable to purchase tools painted in too bright colors – this may indicate the content of poisonous cadmium and lead in the paint.
• The tool must be packed and have instructions for use.
• It is worth checking the operation of the tool. Keys and buttons should not be too easy to press and sink. It is important that the sound from the device comes immediately, and not after some time.
• Pay attention to the sound of a musical instrument – only a clear and gentle sound will be useful for the baby’s hearing. Harsh, shrill and very loud sounds will frighten the child and adversely affect his hearing aid.
• It is advisable to buy a children’s musical instrument in the presence of a child, as he will play it. Let the baby blow the whistle or press the keys. So he will choose an instrument to his liking.