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Rock out with this book of fun facts about xylophones, cymbals, concerts, and more! Did you know that the violin contains more than 70 separate pieces of wood? How about that you can tune your guitar to the sound of a dial tone because it's an "A"? Or that the Beatles were first called the Blackjacks, and then the Quarrymen? Filled with tons of cool facts about musical instruments, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit!

Join Poppy the dog as he and his friend discover the sounds of Vivaldi all around Venice. Press the button in each lively scene to hear the vivid sound of real instruments playing Vivaldi’s masterpieces.   Poppy and Vivaldi takes children and their grownups on a musical adventure through Venice. On this adventure, Poppy arrives in Italy for the Carnival of Venice, where he meets up with his friend Enzo. There are dancers and musicians, masks and magicians, and gondolas and canals everywhere. Bu...

Join Poppy the dog as he and his friend discover the sounds of Mozart all around Paris. Press the button in each lively scene to hear the vivid sound of real instruments playing Mozart’s masterpieces.   Poppy and Mozart takes children and their grownups on a musical adventure through Paris. On this adventure, Poppy and his best friend Frannie head out to the city’s festival of music to hear musicians playing Mozart everywhere they go.   With 16 buttons to push and hear, listen to the sounds o...

Using a combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photography, and diagrams, this guide provides all you need to achieve your guitar goals. Whether it's the electric, bass, or acoustic guitar, you'll find detailed information on the different styles plus tips and advice on buying the right guitar. You'll also be inspired by reading how famous guitarists reached the top.

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play. An exciting new course by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, written specially for the twenty-first century child. Using the authors’ tried and tested progression, the book guides learners from Prep test to Grade 1. Provides a holistic approach to music with plenty of fun activities covering: Note learningTechniqueAural skillsMusic theoryComposing Packed wit...

Learn to play cornet, tenor horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba with popular pieces – lessons and sheet music for beginners The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. An established and popular course offering a thorough grounding in basic technique. Features include:• Carefully graded songs and tunes• Clear guidance on theory and technique•...

Information on handcrafted musical instrumen ts and their country of origin is combined with step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce similar crafts at home or school. This is an excellent way to learn about other cultur es while doing exciting crafts. '

Ever wanted to make a maraca? This step by step guide will show you how, with clear, engaging photos that show just how easy it is to make and personalise your very own maraca. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless books that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories work.Text type: A wordless instruction book.Children can recap the stages on pp.14-15Curriculum links: Art and Design: Containers

This is the ideal introduction to music for children and early learners of the recorder. The recorder is the first instrument that many children learn before they progress onto other instruments - brass, wind or even stringed. It is easy to make a sound and even simple pieces can sound impressive. This handy guide provides a range of traditional and modern music using standard notation, reflecting both the standard teaching pieces and some popular melodies. With a basic introduction to reading m...