Introducing Instruments

Every child varies in their development, but generally rhythm sticks and finger symbols can be introduced in pre-school or kindergarten. With these instruments, children can create a steady beat and start learning music at an early age. The next instrument we can introduce to children is the kazoo. I would introduce this in 1st grade because it will help the kids know about pitch and how to maintain it. The recorder and xylophone I would wait to introduce till third or fourth grade. Children need to have great hand-eye coordination in order to do this. They need to be able to read music and play an instrument at the same time. I know I started playing the recorder in fourth grade and it was hard to play and read music at the same time.