musical instruments

Describes the orchestra, the families of instruments of which it is made, and the individual instruments in each family.

Traces the evolution of the traditional instrument families, including woodwind and brass, strings, percussion, and keyboard, and discusses the history, use, construction, and development of each instrument. Includes an exploration of non-Western instruments and ancient or obsolete Western types.

A cumulative rhyme in which a young boy emphatically and noisily tells his parents to go away when they say it is time for bed.

A rockin' goblin has Ellie the guitar fairie's instrument, and he won't give it up without a fight! Can Rachel, Kirsty, and Ellie outsmart this guitar star?.

Uses simple projects and activities to introduce the principles and phenomena of sound through the making of musical instruments.

Traces the history and development of Chinese music from the Neolithic era to the early twenty-first century, discussing the origins of Chinese musical instruments and the folk orchestras of the twentieth century, and describing Chinese musical rites and ancient musicians.

Examines musical instruments from around the world and explains the similarities and differences between instruments of various cultures.

The jazzy alphabet boogies and sings, making hot, cool, pizzazzy street-jammin' jazz.

Introduces the role of musical instruments in Christian and gospel choirs, Tibetan and Japanese temples, Jewish and Hindu ceremonies, and use by concert, theater, and rock groups.