Looks at the different instruments that comprise the keyboard section of the orchestra, and explains how they make their sounds, how they are played, and how they are used in various types of music.

"A little boy can't choose which instrument to play, so he decides to try them all"--

Karen's class is taking music lessons, and all of the kids are getting instruments! Instead of a beautiful flute, Karen ends up with a big, old tuba.

"Do you play an instrument? Read about the different families of musical instruments and discover what makes each family unique"--

Music is for everyone - no prior experience required! Make Music! invites kids and families to celebrate the joy of sound with a variety of inventive activities, including playing dandelion trumpets, conducting percussion conversations, and composing their own pieces.   Musician and educator Norma Jean Haynes brings the pioneering work of Ann Sayre Wiseman and John Langstaff to a new generation of kids aged 5 and up, focusing on the playfulness, spontaneity,...

Whether it's the soulful sounds of a saxophone solo or the sharp rhythm of a rock band, the principles of acoustics allow us to enjoy the music we love. This book explores the science behind how we create, listen to, and react to different patterns of sound.

Rhyming, cumulative text introduces six musical instruments, as glimpses through die-cut windows hint at who is playing each.

This resource starts at the very beginning with learning how to hold a guitar, and covers everything from reading tablature, bar chords, and strumming to playing the blues and rock riffs. Each chapter has practice songs, and the guide includes a play-along CD.