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[Music-themed Educational Toys] A roundup of toys that let you enjoy sounds

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

If you have little ones, you probably often find yourself wondering, “What kind of toys should I let them play with?” The more you look in stores or online, the more you’ll come across educational toys.

In this article, we’ll be introducing sound-making toys and music-themed educational toys.

We’ve got options ranging from toys for babies who can’t talk yet to items that even elementary school kids can enjoy.

This is also a great guide if you’re looking for gifts for nieces and nephews or for your friends’ children!

[Music-based Educational Toys] A roundup of toys for enjoying sound (21–30)

A guitar that changes its sound

[Upcycled Craft] The sound changes! Guitar (rubber bands, paper plate, paper towel tube, straw) [Handmade instrument / playable toy] Upcycled play • For lower elementary grades

A guitar that changes its sound

This is a handmade guitar toy you can play by plucking rubber band strings, where the sound changes.

First, make the guitar neck using a kitchen paper tube.

Cut slits in the tube and attach rubber bands, then hook the bendable part of a straw onto the strings.

Next, attach the rim of a paper cup between the straws, and press down on the rim’s surface to lower its position.

Apply glue to the bottom of the paper cup and attach it to the tube, then stick a paper plate on the opposite side to finish! Try making this fun toy where the sound changes depending on where you press the strings.

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In conclusion

Did you find any toys your child might enjoy? If they’re still at an age where fine finger movements are tricky, percussion-type instruments can be an easy, good option.

And wooden ones, if you care for them and handle them gently, can be used for a particularly long time.

Make the most of the power of sound for a fun parenting life!