Sounds Good!
Discover 50 Instruments
Published on 6. February 2024
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-77657-555-8 (ISBN)
Description
An interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to-from the kazoo to the bassoon.
What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one takes just 30 seconds to learn?
This book engagingly presents 50 common and uncommon musical instruments with practical and curious facts that will spark interest in music of all kinds. Each instrument features a piece of music composed by an award-winning musician, accessed via QR code.
With instruments presented outside conventional categories, the book is open to all ways of listening and learning. Aspects of history, music theory, and culture are lightly mixed with information about how instruments are made and played. Instruments of all sorts include the voice and computer and unusual instruments such as the theremin and vuvuzela, alongside those that are well known.
"An incredible resource for teachers and caregivers alike eager to find a child-friendly introduction to sound and music history."-Kirkus Reviews
What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one takes just 30 seconds to learn?
This book engagingly presents 50 common and uncommon musical instruments with practical and curious facts that will spark interest in music of all kinds. Each instrument features a piece of music composed by an award-winning musician, accessed via QR code.
With instruments presented outside conventional categories, the book is open to all ways of listening and learning. Aspects of history, music theory, and culture are lightly mixed with information about how instruments are made and played. Instruments of all sorts include the voice and computer and unusual instruments such as the theremin and vuvuzela, alongside those that are well known.
"An incredible resource for teachers and caregivers alike eager to find a child-friendly introduction to sound and music history."-Kirkus Reviews
Reviews / Votes
"An exciting introduction to the wealth of possibilities in the world of music."-English 4-11 "Each instrument is showcased in a spread that pairs humorous visuals with an informative paragraph featuring history and fun facts, making for a breezy and engaging reading experience. The charming comic-style illustrations complement the lighthearted tone of the text . . . this book offers a joyful introduction to musical instruments and music appreciation."-School Library Journal "This book would serve as an incredible resource for teachers and caregivers alike eager to find a child-friendly introduction to sound and music history. A noteworthy, useful, and modern instrument encyclopedia."-Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fifth Grade, Reading Age: From 7 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 11 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
712 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77657-555-8 (9781776575558)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Ole Koennecke was born in 1961 and spent his childhood in Sweden. He now lives in Germany and has produced more than thirty books, several of which have won international awards. Hans Ko?nnecke is an award-winning composer, instrumentalist, and music producer for film and theatre, who studied composition at the Academy for Music and Theater in Munich. He lives in Germany. Ole Koennecke was born in 1961 and spent his childhood in Sweden. He now lives in Germany and has produced more than thirty books, several of which have won international awards.