A celebration of music and beat. This rhythmic verse introduces the steel band and the types of pans that make a band. Colourful illustrations of children playing steel pans have real child appeal. The brief and beautifully illustrated historical section that follows tells how steel pans were originally made. Ping Pong is an exciting way to introduce the steel pan to children. Recommended reading level: Read Together: Ages 5 - 10; Read Alone: Ages 7 - 10.

With over 70 photographic examples, purpose-made diagrams and cartoons in colour, Guitar for Kids is a clear and fun guide on first steps of learning to play Guitar, starting with advice on buying your first guitar, how to hold the guitar correctly and how to tune it. The book goes into a bit of detail for some basic techniques (you might as well get it right from the start rather than develop bad habits), and is presented in a clear and fun way. Tablature is explained clearly. Simple melodies start by using only open strings (open strings means the fretting hand is not used) and towards the end are Blues and Rock duets to play with a friend. As tablature on its own doesn't indicate rhythm, numbers are added underneath the pieces to indicate this. The musical pieces and exercises have audio tracks to play over as 47 downloadable mp3 tracks in styles like Rock, Blues, Pop, Flamenco, Jazz and Reggae. EZ chords are covered (easy chords with less notes). Includes an introduction to Power chords with some Rock pieces to play. Sight-reading is popular in many childrens' guitar books but this one does it differently; it's not until the end of the book! Before that however, reading rhythm notation is covered within the chords section, so that by the time you get to sight-reading the only unfamiliar aspect is reading different notes. At the end of the book there is a quiz, no cheating!

Basher brings his signature pop-life style to a whole new topic in this one-stop guide to the building blocks of music. Meet Rhythm and Pitch, who know how to hold a tune; Time Signature, who loves to keep control; clever Chord, who works patterns to great effect; Brass, the powerful loudmouth of the instrument types; and Classical, Pop and Electronic from a crew of sweet characters. The personality-based explanations will make it easy to remember the essential concepts behind musical expression. You'll never look at the orchestra or listen to a piece of music in the same way again

"LOVE RADIO is mega swoonworthy, effortlessly cool, and full of heart. Turn this one all the way up." Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE and ONE LAST STOP "Prepare to swoon, LOVE RADIO gives voice to some of the sweetest hopes and the hardest truths. Readers won't be able to get enough of these dope ass characters." Elizabeth Acevedo, Carnegie Medal winning author of THE POET X and CLAP WHEN YOU LAND Clear your TBR pile for this slick, heart-melting romance for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon. Prince Jones is passionate about music and romance, dishing out relationship advice on his Love Radio show. But his own love life is looking kind of quiet... Until he meets Dani Ford. Dani isn't checking for anybody. She's focused on her plan to move to New York City to become a famous author, and avoiding dealing with what happened at that party a few months ago. When the two meet, sparks fly - but Dani's not looking to get derailed. So she gives Prince just three dates to convince her that he's worth falling for... Sometimes the best love story is the one you write yourself.

Learn to play the violin with popular pieces - lessons and sheet music for beginners The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. This violin tutor provides a selection of pieces of music from a wide range of sources. It continues from the point at which Abracadabra Violin Book 1 leaves off, providing consolidation of already learned techniques and progression through grades three and four.

With Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education, you can explore musics from around the world with your students in a meaningful way. Broadly based and practically oriented, the book will help you develop curriculum for an increasingly multicultural society. Ready-to-use lesson plans make it easy to bring many different but equally logical musical systems into your classroom. The authors_a variety of music educators and ethnomusicologists_provide plans and resources to broaden your students' perspectives on music as an important aspect of culture both within the United States and globally.

This volume draws together leading researchers and practitioners in voice pedagogy in Australia. The collection is designed to be an ongoing resource for singing teachers, and the publication is aligned with the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing. The book serves as a snapshot of work in the field, and encompasses voice science, studio pedagogy and the role of the performer-teacher. It transcends genre boundaries and includes chapters on opera, music theatre, choral music, jazz, worship singing and cabaret.

Focusing on the stories of individuals about the ways that people, places, and spaces in music education interact to shape identity, this volume also contains essays from prominent educators on narrative inquiry and the role of discussant within the context of the Annual Meeting of AERA.

Artist and songwriter Sweet's delightful children's book features watercolor drawings of her great-nephews on a trip to the zoo. The upbeat theme of the song and illustrations is that God makes everything.

Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.

Music Theory Fun Can Help Your Child Succeed at the Piano

To succeed with any musical instrument, your child needs to understand music theory. Fortunately, Doctor Mozart workbooks make it fun to learn music theory essentials in-depth. They feature a crew of colorful cartoon characters to coach your child with: Entertaining illustrations and diagrams designed to serve as memory aids and stimulate your child's interest. Highly effective exercises to ensure that your child understands every topic. Clear, detailed explanations in short, simple sentences. Free videos on the DoctorMozart.com website to help your child get started with music theory. A hands-on, pencil and paper, tactile experience that involves writing notes, clefs, and musical symbols by hand, for learning that is deep and enduring.

Whether your child is learning piano, guitar, violin, flute, or any other instrument, Doctor Mozart's keyboard-based approach to music theory can help your child succeed.

Ideal For Music Lessons and Home Schooling

Because each topic is explained clearly and in detail, Doctor Mozart workbooks are easy to understand for children and parents alike. Hence they are ideal for home schooling.

As well, Doctor Mozart workbooks are exceptionally helpful with formal music lessons, no matter what other teaching materials are used. They are also compatible with the Royal Conservatory of Music(r) Basic Rudiments program and the Music Teachers' Association of California Certificate of Merit(r).

Doctor Mozart Level 1 workbooks are ideal for beginners, 6 to 12 years old. With close adult supervision, children under 6 can also use Doctor Mozart workbooks.

Rave Reviews

"As a Certified Teacher of Kelly Kirby Kindergarten Piano, I have several of my4 and 5 year olds using the Doctor Mozart Book. They are enjoying it immensely." D.L., AB.

"Our Kindergarten and 1st graders especially love this book. I'm really impressed with how much they enjoy doing their theory work. If anything is going to get done during the week, it is their pages in Doctor Mozart." L.H., Huntington Center for the Arts, LA

"I have been searching for a theory book which will enhance the piano student's lessons rather than bore them. I have also been unable to find theory books which focus on linking the keyboard to the staff. The Doctor Mozart theory book is filled with everything for which I have been searching. The pages are colorful, and there are interesting, fun tips that help students retain information in ways not found in the traditional theory books. I was THRILLED to find that this book has many sections dedicated to helping the student realize how each staff note is related to a key on the piano. Thank you " J.K., Maple Grove, MN

Order All Three

Each Level 1 workbook is sold individually. Order all three to cover the following topics in depth:

Level 1A Pitch: The treble and bass clefs. Matching staff notes with keys on the keyboard. The C major triad. Musical Time: Quarter, half, and whole notes. Bar lines and measures.

Level 1B Pitch: All notes on the treble and bass staffs. Draw lines from staff notes to the keyboard. Musical Time: Quarter, half, and whole notes and rests. Time signatures. Dynamics and articulation marks.

Level 1C Pitch: Accidentals. Diatonic and chromatic semitones. Enharmonic notes. Key signatures. Scales. Tempo and expression terminology.

A colorful certificate of achievement at the end of each book rewards students for their effort.

"Wacky Musical Instruments!" Is a FamilyAffair!This delightful Book is about Familiesof the Symphony Orchestra and howeach Family Member works together withOther Families of the Orchestra to bringabout the MIRACLE of LIVE MUSIC!!After all, MUSIC is the UniversalLanguage for the entire world!Readers of ALL ages and backgroundswill ENJOY the hilarious Drawings of our15 Wacky Musical Instruments as theytell their stories through SOUND andWacky Poetry! ENJOY!!

This 60 page big book with its integral fold-out stand is ideal for whole class singing, and full of colour illustrations. It contains the complete collection of four rhymes and 25 songs for Level 2 in a large easy-to-read format. Each rhyme or song includes pulse marks to guide the children in performance, and pictures to remind them of the appropriate actions.

The influence of globalisation on musical composition has grown remarkably in recent years. This reflects the wider impact of late 20th Century demographic and technological shifts on culture. Great movements of people followed the end of the cold war, with migrants in their millions responding to the call of more affluent nations for willing workers. The industrialisation of many developing countries similarly fuelled the movement of people, with ethnic tensions following the withdrawal of colonial powers displacing many others. The globalisation of information, the 'internet' accompanied by widespread exploitation of satellite communications technology, has brought new images and sounds into our work and dwelling places. These shifts have accelerated the practices associated with musical globalisation, causing new 'accented' cultures to develop, absorbing, influencing, reflecting and refracting new host milieux. These changes have impacted on musical practices, destabilising core assumptions and disturbing long established hierarchies. The present volume explores these developing influences through a consideration of extant works, experimental composition and contingent analysis

"From top dogs Chis Raschka and Vladimir Radunsky comes an uplifting tale of canine self-reliance told in acrobatic, infectious rhyme."

I'm the zoom-est and the boom-est, spread no gloom-est, say no doom-est. I'm the top-est, never stop-est, Boston Pop-est, be be bop-est. I'm the jazz-est, razzmatazz-est, dazzle dazz-est, most pizzazz-est.

Think I kinda like it as the "Hip Hop Dog."

In an empowering story of an underdog who finds his voice and sense of self-worth through music, here is one hip dog who starts out as a dejected mutt but finds his groove--and his place in the world--through hip hop.

(Book). The first complete music educators' guide to harnessing the power of YouTube for students, YouTube in Music Education teaches instructors how to tap into the excitement of YouTube with students by creating, posting, and promoting videos on the most popular media service in the world. Explaining how to record and edit videos, add effects, and upload content, Dr. Tom Rudolph and Dr. James Frankel describe everything from the basics of video production to advanced applications for use in the classroom. The authors explain how teachers can use YouTube privately with their students and integrate it with websites and blogs. Educators can use YouTube for applications that include creating instrument and software tutorials, evaluating group and individual performances, sharing content with students, and other uses. * More than 50 strategies for integrating YouTube into the music curriculum * Tutorials on video and audio production and preparing and uploading content Music educators selected this book as "The Best Web Tool" in the Tools for Schools poll at the 2010 NAMM show

A volume in Advances in Music Education Research Series Editors Linda K. Thompson, Lee University and Mark Robin Campbell, SUNY at Potsdam Research Perspectives: Thought and Practice in Music Education calls attention to various theoretical and methodological aspects within the expanding field of research in music education. Perspectives presented in this volume offer readers a host of ideas and practices that range from international and historical to empirical and philosophical. Of special interest is a set of invited essays. Collectively, these essays illuminate our understanding of the peer review process, the importance of artistic vision in research and education, and the notion of complementarity - a recognition of the validity of diversity of thought and practice in music education research. The studies in Part 1 of Research Perspectives include early childhood musical development, an international comparison of early childhood preservice teacher knowledge and skills, and a psychohistoric examination of developmentally appropriate practice. Part II is comprised of studies focused on psychometrics of motivation, and professional development of practicing music educators. This volume is a significant addition to the libraries of Colleges of Education and Schools of Music, as well as an important reference for music scholars and educators, researchers, and graduate students who are concerned with advancing both the scope and quality of research in the study of music teaching and learning.