A Guide to Suitable Musical Instruments for Children |
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It is good practice to introduce your child to as many new experiences as possible when they are young, this includes music. Formal music lessons are a bad idea at a young age but listening to different types of music and creating noises and rhythm on simple instruments can be a lot of fun for the child. We recommend avoiding lessons before the age of eight, unless they show a real interest in children's musical instruments before then. Let them hear a variety of different styles of music and genres. Take them to live music experiences as often as you can.
It is good practice to introduce your child to as many new experiences as possible when they are young, this includes music. Formal music lessons are a bad idea at a young age but listening to different types of music and creating noises and rhythm on simple instruments can be a lot of fun for the child. We recommend avoiding lessons before the age of eight, unless they show a real interest in children's musical instruments before then. Let them hear a variety of different styles of music and genres. Take them to live music experiences as often as you can. They should be able to recognise numbers and know the alphabet up to G before taking up a musical instrument. They should also be developmentally ready as well, both physically and emotionally. For example, children should wait until their second set of front teeth are fully grown before picking up the trumpet or cornet. The recorder is a very popular beginner's musical instrument, and is a good introduction to other wind instruments as a child grows. The recorder can also be played to a high standard and can sound good when played solo and a part of a group. Because it comes in a variety of sizes, there is a recorder suitable for all aged children. For other wind and brass instruments, the child needs to be big enough to hold and blow them. Strong lips and being able to produce a good "puff" is crucial. Generally, these types of instruments don't come in smaller sizes and when they do (the piccolo or soprano saxophone, for example), they require a higher degree of skill, so they are not good choices for young children. Most children start with the cornet and progress to larger and more complicated instruments as they mature. A popular musical instrument for having lessons on is the piano, which acts as the foundation to most musical learning. Once a child has enough strength to press down the keys they can learn this musical instrument. Another popular children's musical instrument is the violin as this comes in smaller sizes. Stringed instruments often come in smaller sizes, so children can start playing them at a young age. A number of stringed instruments can be 1/8 of the size of full sized instruments. Most guitars, for example, come in smaller sizes and are suited for kids aged 8 and above. Of course, singing is also a wonderful way of enjoying music without needing an instrument. Children should be prompted to sing from a young age and have self confidence in their ability. Singing is something which all children can be involved with and is a great group activity for school music sessions. About the Author: Frank Cole For a great selection of fun childrens musical instruments, visit the Djembe Drum Shop where you can view and buy products online. |
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