XyloFun Review

This is a very simple and unadorned but quality little child's xylophone app. A xylophone is pictured floating above a landscape of green grass and blue sky. When touched, the keys darken briefly and the phone emits a tinny note. The keys are very responsive, and multiple notes can be blended. For all of its simplicity, my four-year old became quite engaged with it; it occupied him quite nicely during a forty minute car ride, and he even composed a short little piece while trying to figure out how to play the theme from "Superman", his latest obsession..

I don't believe these types of apps should be substituted for actual musical instruments, but as an introductory tool and to whet the appetite of children for musical education, I believe they can provide a useful "value-added" role. Just make sure you follow up with a real Xylophone.