You’re never too young to play -- music, that is! And with these fun instruments, it’s certainly hard to resist. If you’re not ready to spend over $200 on a mini piano, then perhaps one of these instruments might suit you and your child:
• Musical Washboard, by Doe a Deer. $17.99
• Trumpet, by Back to Basics. $13.99
• Rhythm Sticks, by Beyond Play. $7.95
• Kids' Guitar (or Ukele), by Land of Nod. $29 - $34
• Little Red Wood Accordion, by Peanut Gallery. $29.91
• Sand Blocks, by Oriental Trading Company. $3.95
• Kazoo, by Melissa and Doug. $2.50
• Hand Drum with Beater, by LMI. $3.99
• Tambourine, by First Act. $5.99
• Xylophone, by Melissa and Doug. $6.50
Remo makes wonderful, durable drums for kids--we have the gathering drum:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--REMKD582201
Also, Ten Thousand Villages has a beautiful collection of instruments from around the world!
http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/catalog/dept.php?cart_category_id=129
We keep a basket stocked with durable rhythm instruments in our living room, and it provides great family entertainment!
Some more fragile instruments are kept out of children's reach until adults are supervising:
http://www.chinaberry.com/prod.cfm/pgc/11900/sbc/11908/inv/4903
http://www.amazon.com/MELODY-HARP-by-TROPHY-MUSIC/dp/B000GHVJPM
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