Peer through the die-cut windows in each page of this interactive book to find out who is playing what. Anyone can be the Music Man in this joyful adaptation of the classic nursery song, and everyone can join in making music together! All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

The brand-new snowy, festive, feel-good, rom-com from bestselling Beth Garrod, perfect for fans of To All The Boys I've Loved Before and The Kissing Booth. Molly hates Christmas. And it's not even her fault. Her mum and dad had the biggest ever Christmas single when she was a child, complete with video evidence of Molly in a hideous Christmas costume joyfully singing the mortifying last line that EVERYBODY knows. Molly has spent her life trying to play it down but then the song is used in the hottest new Christmas film. It's only November and it's already EVERYWHERE. And when Molly meets a cute guy at the premier, how can she stop him from working out who she is? But Molly isn't the only one hiding her real identity... will her Christmas romance turn out to have a Hollywood ending? Perfect for fans of cosy Christmas movies like The Holiday and Last Christmas. A heart-warming and humorous story to cuddle up with this Christmas Beth Garrod is the bestselling author of the Super Awkward series and All I Want for Christmas.

This book provides concise, practical answers to the questions parents have about music study for their children. Written by nationally recognized music educators, Sound Choices offers information and advice about a large and varied number of issues -- when and how to begin music study, how to find a good teacher, what to expect at various stages of study, recommended lists of books, CDs, videos, etc. -- enabling parents to make informed decisions about music training for their children.

World Music Pedagogy, Volume I: Early Childhood Education is a resource for music educators to explore the intersection of early childhood music pedagogy and music in cultural contexts across the world. Focusing on the musical lives of children in preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1 (ages birth to 7 years), this volume provides an overview of age-appropriate world music teaching and learning encounters that include informal versus formal teaching approaches and a selection of musical learning aids and materials. It implements multimodal approaches encompassing singing, listening, movement, storytelling, and instrumental performance. As young children are enculturated into their first family and neighborhood environments, they can also grow into ever-widening concentric circles of cultural communities through child-centered encounters in music and the related arts, which can serve as a vehicle for children to know themselves and others more deeply. Centered around playful engagement and principles of informal instruction, the chapters reveal techniques and strategies for developing a child's musical and cultural knowledge and skills, with attention to music's place in the development of young children. This volume explores children's perspectives and capacities through meaningful (and fun!) engagement with music.

Adopting a fresh approach to the assumptions and concepts which underlie musical learning, Taking a Learner-Centred Approach to Music Education provides comprehensive guidance on professional and pedagogical aspects of learner-centred practice. This essential companion offers a pedagogy which is at once informed by theoretical understandings, and is underpinned by experience, practical examples, case studies and self-reflection. Initial chapters explore the theoretical dimensions of learner-centred music education, touching on aspects including collaborative learning, the learning environment and pedagogical sensitivity. Latter chapters delve deeper into the practical application of these teaching strategies and methods. The book invites its reader to reflect on topics including: music, emotions and interaction the voice and body as instruments making music visible and tangible improvising and learning music with instruments working with groups in creative activities the music pedagogue as a sensitive and creative instrument. Taking a Learner-Centred Approach to Music Education will deepen understanding, facilitate reflection and inspire new approaches to teaching in the field of music. It is essential reading for current and future practitioners involved in music education, early childhood music practice, community music, music therapy and special needs education.

The book covers eight different world-music styles, from calypso and samba to Javanese gamelan and west African music. Each chapter presents succinct background and contextual information; a breakdown of the characteristic features of the style; an analysis of a typical piece; suggestions for composing and performing projects; and advice on where to find further supporting resources. Each of these chapters is accompanied by a YouTube playlist that pulls together musicians and pieces which exemplify the style. There is also a brief discussion of some of the most important issues in world music, which will enable you to teach it with confidence.

Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon who created an amazing legacy spanning six decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Aretha got her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation and found minor success as a gospel singer. She then set her sights on becoming a pop music artist and used her powerful voice and impressive skills on the piano to get a record deal. Aretha released her first of many celebrated albums at the age of 18. In 1987, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female artist to grace the prestigious list. With iconic hits such as "Respect" and "Think," and countless awards to her name including eighteen Grammys, Aretha Franklin is one of the bestselling artists of all time.

169 all-time favorite songs for children, including nursery rhymes, campfire songs and folk tunes, plus traditional games and activities all gathered together in one great collection. Songs include: Simple Simon * Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep * Blowing Bubbles * Frere Jacques * Doctor Foster * Now the Day Is Over * Hush, Little Baby * What Are Little Boys Made Of? * All the Pretty Little Horses * There Was a Crooked Man and Three Little Kittens * plus many more

This second edition has been fully revised and updated to keep abreast of the latest scholarship, and now includes colour images throughout, and a glossary and index. In addition there are new, expanded sections on the major genres and works of the Baroque era, as well as in-depth examinations of the lives and careers of the two greatest Baroque composers, Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Frideric Handel. This focus guide is intended to provide a solid foundation for pupils of all levels who are studying Baroque music, as well as general readers with an interest in the topic. It suggests listening and viewing material to complement the main topics within the book, and is an ideal resource for those wanting to explore the many aspects of Baroque music.

This big book with its integral fold-out stand is ideal for whole class singing, and your children will love the full-colour illustrations. It contains the complete collection of seven rhymes and 29 songs for Level 1 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 or games.

The perfect accompaniment to The Music Handbook, this full-colour big book is ideal for whole class use and comes with an integral fold-out stand. It contains the complete collection of five rhymes and 24 songs 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 or games. A perfect resource to help teach music to children!

Young readers will get an in-depth look at the life of a rock star and the hard work it takes to turn a dream job into a reality.

The perfect next step for kids with a basic understanding of how to play the ukulele, Kids' Ukulele Song Book continues their musical practice with 30 new songs for kids to learn and play! With a quick refresher in the opening section that reviews the four basic ukulele chords learned in author Emily Arrow's first book, Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele, children will then learn and practice brand new chords and single notes to build on their existing skills. From there, easy-to-follow guidance for 30 simple songs will have children strumming in no time - from Starlight Starbright and If You're Happy and You Know It to Emily's original singalong tunes! Kids can also create their own original songs using the songwriting template pages, use a practice chart for staying on track, cut out helpful and colorful chord cards, and even access online audio to play along with author Emily Arrow, making Kids' Ukulele Song Book the ultimate continuation to expand and grow their ukulele knowledge and skill set! Author Emily Arrow has over 10 years of experience working with children and teachers in music education. An award-winning children's songwriter, an official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, and popular YouTube personality, her work has also been featured on SiriusXM's Kid's Place Live, as well as Sesame Street Studios.

Junior Songscape: Earth, Sea And Sky is a collection of 25 original songs themed on the elements: Earth, Sea and Sky. The original idea was conceived for a cluster of primary schools in Devon who were embarking on a 'Planet Earth' whole school project. As a result the Sea songs are aimed at Years 1 and 2 , Years 3 and 4 tackle the Earth songs and Years 5 and 6 have the Sky songs. Although conceived as a whole school project Junior Songscape: Earth, Sea and Sky works equally as well as a song book to dip in and out of. The songs are written with a sensitivity for the range and skills of the age group they are designed for and any part writing is optional, allowing even less confident choirs to get involved and get singing. This is a wonderful follow on from Junior Songscape building on Lin Marsh's well established and much loved classroom singing resources.

This title includes a Book, 1 DVD & 1 CD. Learning to play the piano is fun with this carefully designed method for the young beginner. The key features include: easy to follow lesson-by-lesson format for the absolute beginner; incorporates a repertoire of well-known children's songs; introduces five notes on each hand using the white keys only; teaches music theory in an interesting and practical way; full colour illustrations throughout the whole book; the student can continue on to "Piano Method for Young Beginners" Book 2 and Book 3; and a must-have for any kids with an interest in playing the piano. This method for Young Beginners also comes with a CD and DVD with recordings of all examples and exercises contained in the book.

This new series has been written by an expert in the chosen instrument to enable the reader to supplement their lessons. Each title will provide an introduction to musical theory, an explanation on how music is written and read, as well as different styles of playing, plus a history of relevant composers and soloists. Also included are some practical tips on how to tune and maintain an instrument. Flute - Explores the origins of the instrument, how a flute makes sound and how it has evolved to present day. This title also includes exercises and scores for solo and duet practice, plus details of other stringed instruments such as the recorder, oboe, horn, clarinet and bassoon.

This much-loved book is a collection of over one hundred songs, some well known, some less known, collected over the years by experienced Waldorf teacher Brien Masters. They are graded for different ages from Class 3 (age 8) to Class 8 (age 14) and grouped into festivals and seasons. They include rounds and four-part songs, and musical notation for recorders and other instruments. This is a wonderful resource for Steiner-Waldorf class teachers, and any teacher or parent looking to introduce music to their classroom or home.