Musical Toy Play Series Xylophone playing xylophone can help children to develop hand-eye coordination, arm movement, dexterity, audio recognition, musical exploration, and fine motor skills1. It also promotes problem-solving, spatial, matching, and critical thinking skills. Xylophones are often used in music education settings, as they can help children to develop a sense of pitch and timing. Playing a xylophone can help to develop fine motor skills, as well as improve coordination. Xylophones are also an excellent way for children of any age to develop their motor skills.