Collection: Music Toys

Music toys as musical toys, let children make sound and rhythm — keyboards, drums, guitars and other toy instruments, xylophones and shakers sized for little hands. Playing with music builds rhythm, coordination and listening, and it's pure fun for kids. The right toys suit their age: simple shakers and drums for toddlers, keyboards and toy guitars for older children who want to play tunes. Think about the child's age and whether you want a first noise-maker or a proper toy instrument.

What music toys suit different ages?

Match the instrument to the child's age and coordination:

• Babies and toddlers: shakers, rattles, simple drums and tap-along toys for cause-and-effect and rhythm.
• Preschoolers: xylophones, toy pianos and small keyboards to pick out notes.
• School age: keyboards with keys and modes, toy guitars and a kids drum kit for playing tunes and rhythms.

How does music play help a child?

Making music does more than entertain. Banging a drum or shaking a shaker builds rhythm and cause-and-effect understanding in babies; picking out notes on a xylophone or keyboard builds fine motor control and listening; playing along to a beat develops timing and coordination. Music also supports memory and language through songs and rhymes. It's a joyful way to build a range of skills, and early music play can spark a lasting interest. A few music toys suited to the child's age add both fun and development.

What about the noise?

Music toys make noise, which is the point, but a few features keep it bearable. Look for a volume control or at least a couple of volume levels, and an off switch so the toy isn't triggered by every knock. Some have a headphone socket for quieter practice as children get older. Battery toys with an auto-off save the batteries and your ears. If noise is a concern, acoustic instruments like a wooden xylophone or a hand drum are gentler than electronic ones with speakers. Choose toys with volume control and an off switch, or acoustic instruments, to manage the sound.

Common questions

What music toys suit a toddler?
Simple shakers, rattles, tap drums and tap-along toys, which build rhythm and cause-and-effect. Save keyboards and toy guitars for preschoolers and older children who can pick out notes.

Do music toys help learning?
Yes — they build rhythm, coordination, listening and fine motor skills, and support memory and language through songs. Early music play can also spark a lasting interest in music.

Can I control the volume on music toys?
Many have volume levels and an off switch, and some have a headphone socket for quiet practice. Acoustic instruments like a wooden xylophone are gentler than electronic ones with speakers.

What's a good first instrument for a child?
A xylophone or a small keyboard lets a child pick out notes and tunes easily, while a hand drum suits rhythm. Choose by whether they're drawn to melody or beat.

Can I pay for music toys with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our music toys start from $82, which is four fortnightly payments of about $20.50.

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A $82 music toy splits into four fortnightly payments of $20.5 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.