Books with title I Can Make Musical Instruments

This series is a terrific introduction to musical instruments for kids. Each book starts with an overview of the instrument. The general characteristics of each instrument and different types and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing each instrument to provide an understanding of these instruments in the world of music. These titles also include a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Musical Instruments introduces many of the most popular instruments in Western music today from the traditional to the electronic used in rock and jazz. Drawings explain how groups of instruments and different voices produce their sounds. Each instrument is illustrated with a brief description of how it is made and played, examples of music written for it as well as some well-known performers. The accompanying cassette includes music to illustrate the different instruments and their special effects, as well as 'listening task' exercises. Practical exercises called 'sound experiments' deal with different ideas and sounds. Musical Instruments provides invaluable background information necessary for the listening and composing elements of the GCSE examination and for the listening and appraising requirements of Attainment Target 2 at Key Stage 3.