{"id":5498,"date":"2020-01-07T11:26:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T19:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=5498"},"modified":"2020-12-22T08:25:09","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T16:25:09","slug":"how-playing-with-musical-instruments-benefits-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2020\/01\/07\/how-playing-with-musical-instruments-benefits-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Playing with Musical Instruments Benefits Toddlers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5497 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20296a-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of toddlers playing with musical instruments\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20296a-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20296a-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20296a.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>People often say that music is a universal language. We can connect and communicate through eccentric melodies, whimsical arrangements, or the simplest rhythmic beat. If you\u2019ve ever seen your toddler naturally start to bounce to music or bang his hands on a table when he hears a beat, it\u2019s easy to see that this is true. You don\u2019t have to explain the concept of music to him &#8211; he just gets it!<\/p>\r\n<p>Lots of studies show that <a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2016\/07\/13\/the-profound-effects-of-music-in-young-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music has a profound effect on young children\u2019s brains<\/a>. New research shows that <em>making<\/em> music has even more developmental benefits than simply listening to music or observing someone play an instrument. This is one of the reasons why it\u2019s so beneficial for toddlers to experiment with musical instruments. More specifically, allowing toddlers to play percussion instruments &#8212; those that are hit, scratched, slapped, or tapped (think drums, maracas, or a piano) can be incredibly valuable to their development. Read on to learn why.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that when young children play with musical instruments, specifically percussion instruments, it can be very valuable to their development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing with instruments helps:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build fine and gross motor skills.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support sensory development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance hand-eye coordination.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach patience and perseverance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accelerate brain development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best musical instruments for toddlers include maracas, pianos, cymbals, bongo drums, tambourines, and wood blocks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Developmental Benefits of Playing with Musical Instruments<\/h2>\r\n<p>Giving your little one an instrument to play with helps:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Build fine and gross motor skills<\/strong>. Experimenting with musical instruments promotes physical development in a variety of ways. For instance, drumming with an open hand can help build gross motor skills, while learning to tap each finger on a piano or hold a drumstick strengthens fine motor skills.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Support sensory development<\/strong>. Movement, balance, hearing, and touch are all involved as your toddler learns to hold and play different instruments. He begins to understand, for example, that banging a drum slowly and softly creates a different sound than banging it quickly and forcefully.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Enhance hand-eye coordination<\/strong>. Playing with a piano or drums continuously engages your toddler&#8217;s hand-eye coordination skills.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Teach patience and perseverance.<\/strong> As your child gets older, learning to really play an instrument will require time and focus. But even now, mimicking you create a simple beat can teach your toddler patience and perseverance, and give him a sense of accomplishment.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Accelerate brain development.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.usc.edu\/102681\/childrens-brains-develop-faster-with-music-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A study<\/a> conducted in 2016 at the University of Southern California found that young children who played instruments experienced an increase in brain development in comparison to those who did not. Researchers specifically saw growth in the areas of the brain that are responsible for language development, speech perception, sound processing, and reading skills.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Best Musical Instruments for Toddlers<\/h2>\r\n<p>As we mentioned above, percussion instruments are some of the best developmental toys for toddlers. Anything they can bang, clang, shake, scratch, tap or hit will work just fine! Remember that you don\u2019t necessarily have to spend a dime when it comes to experimenting with music and musical instruments. A good ol\u2019 fashion wooden spoon with a few pots and pans will do the trick, but if you\u2019re interested in investing in something more concrete, here are a few suggestions:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Maracas<\/li>\r\n<li>Piano or keyboard<\/li>\r\n<li>Cymbals<\/li>\r\n<li>Bongo drums<\/li>\r\n<li>Snare drum<\/li>\r\n<li>Woodblocks<\/li>\r\n<li>Rhythm sticks<\/li>\r\n<li>Tambourine<\/li>\r\n<li>Cowbell<\/li>\r\n<li>Triangle<\/li>\r\n<li>Xylophone<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to go make some music with your little one!<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] People often say that music is a universal language. 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