Instrument Petting Zoo – Recorder (and blog hop)

Yes, another installment of the Instrument Petting Zoo! What can I say, other than we’re a musical family?! (To check out the others click here and here!)

It seems like almost every child has the opportunity to learn to play the recorder through school. Did you know there are actually several different ‘sizes’ of recorder? Soprano – the recorder you usually see and can buy in stores, alto, tenor and bass.

 

This was another day the boys wanted to play one of Hubby’s instruments. Since they already have a recorder (which is bright green, but is still a real recorder!), Hubby thought he’d bring down the different size recorders he has and see what they thought! As you can see they loved playing them!

I am tickled that the boys have an interest in music at such a young age, and, even though Hubby is a music teacher (strings, in particular) we aren’t going to push lessons just yet – just exploring!

Cutie Pie and Sweet Pea both also love the drums and asked to get out the practice drum pad again, too. (They had a chance to play a real drum set at church a few weeks ago…I’ll post about that later!)

If you’re interested in letting your child check out some instruments up close, check with your local music store or school, or local person giving music lessons to see if your kiddo can come ‘play’ with the instruments! Sometimes even community centers offer a ‘program’ where kids can get up close and personal with instruments. If yours doesn’t maybe you can suggest it! Also, check out any professional groups that offer child-friendly concerts. Quite often these organizations will have a ‘petting zoo’ before hand or during intermission. It’s a great way to get  kids interested in music!

I’m hopping along with a few blog hops again today, and today is the last day for the Ultimate Blog Party at 5 Minutes for Mom! Check them out with me!