
Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments
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Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal the family tree of musical instruments, Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments is a visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don't. Discover traditional instruments from various cultures, such as the gamelan and mbira, as well as the creations of modern artists and musicians, such as the Wintergatan Marble Machine and the eerie-sounding Earth harp.
Feel inspired to make some noise? Explore the 'make your own' sections to create your own instruments from things around the home.
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Sue Downing studied at Edinburgh College of Art and has worked as a designer and maker of jewellery, greeting cards and wrapping paper, as well as a character developer and freelance illustrator.
Content
spreads on 'drums around the world' and 'music and war' * Stringed instruments: 23 instrument entries, locator map, feature spread on 'the orchestra' * Wind instruments: 23 instrument entries, locator map, feature spreads on 'Super-size instruments' and 'the voice' * Weird and Wonderful instruments: 21 instrument entries, locator map, feature spread on 'Marvellous modified instruments' * Each section also includes a 'make your own instrument' activity.
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