How to Buy a Flutophone

If Flutophones are good for teaching children the basics of breath control and learning fingering will help strengthen their hand/eye coordination. To buy a flutophone you need about three bucks and a few minutes of online searching.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Check with your pediatrician before buying a flutophone if your child has asthma or respiratory problems. While children with asthma can and do play wind instruments, a few may experience flare ups from the extra exertion and their medication may need adjusted from time to time.

2. Take your child for a first-hand flutophone experience if you live near a music store. You can either purchase one at the store, or buy one from several online sources. Flutophones are plastic, lightweight and come in a variety of colors.

3. Buy a couple of flutophones since they are inexpensive and young children are notorious for losing things. You’ll definitely want to do so if you have more than one young child because if one has a flutophone, the others will also want a flutophone.

4. Arrange for flutophone lessons immediately after purchase, either from a music teacher or an older child who knows how to play. Flutophones can sound like an annoying whistle if not played properly, taking the fun factor away quickly.
   
   

Tips & Warnings

• Because they’re so inexpensive, why not buy a flutophone for yourself as well and learn to play with your child? Holding recitals for family members and playing duets with your child will produce lasting memories for both of you.