Written for adults, this hands-on guide demonstrates how to make easy musical instruments with children. Detailed instructions are included for making more than 60 unique instruments that are suitable for children as young as five years. Serving as a resource in the classroom or home, this manual is extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs along with an audio sample of the instruments in lively solo and ensemble pieces.

Learning to play music can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities for a child, and it often becomes a lifelong passion. The right choice of instrument plays a vital role in developing confidence and sustaining enthusiasm. Written by one of the UK s foremost music education experts, 'Musical Instruments for Kids' provides practical advice for both parents and teachers on selecting a suitable instrument for a child, taking into account the child s size, age, temperament, natural ability and previous musical experience. With profiles of more than 35 instruments, the book is packed with information on dimensions, cost, maintenance, degree of difficulty and types of music. It also includes information on teaching and learning styles plus advice on how to support your child s learning.

"Your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories." front cover.

Loveable animals make music from A to Z, with illustrations inspired by beloved author Jane Austen

Here are the musical instruments for you to choose from. Would you like to learn to play percussion or string instruments? Playing music benefits your child in more ways than one. For example, it boosts brain power and memory. It also makes a child more confident in his/her abilities. Encourage kids to play music. Introduce instruments using this book today.

Maracas shake, cymbals crash, and the kazoo goes WHA WOO. Every page in this installment of the All About Sounds series invites children to pick up an instrument and play a tune. Full color.

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIAN This unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child. Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might not enjoy playing the piano as it is predominantly a solo instrument. It appeals more to quiet introverts and yet many a child has been forced to learn only to give up as soon as they are allowed. As well as examining each individual instrument, the authors give advice on how some of the pitfalls can be avoided and provide information on buying and practising. Based on years of research by the authors, whose experience is unsurpassed, this is a comprehensive and inspirational book that will help unlock every child's potential.

An interactive way to discover the different sounds of five musical intruments!

Press on the buttons to discover the sounds of eight different instruments!

What's my song? Will I fit in?These are the questions we find a young Cello named Bello asking himself as he tries to navigate the novelties of his first day at school. When inspiration from the magical sounds of his new classmates mixes with the encouragement and the gentle nudge of other whimsical characters, Bello arrives at the discovery of his gift, the magic of his song.