Exploring Music
6 total works
An introduction to the string family of instruments, such as the violin, viola, cello, harp, guitar and their relatives.
Examines vocal music throughout history, discussing how the voice works, different kinds of singing and songs, and the technology involved in recording and playing back vocal music.
Text and pictures introduce the woodwind family of instruments, such as flutes, saxophones, oboes, bassoons, and their relatives.
Describes various types of percussion instruments--including different drums, xylophones, cymbals, and shakers--discussing how they are played and their use in music around the world.
Introduces the keyboard family of instruments, electronic music, and the role of the conductor.