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1) Music
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Describes some of the many different types of instruments made throughout history, and discusses their construction and sound. Includes photographs.
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2018.
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Learning an instrument is a great way to explore the fun and wonder of music. Whether it s the drums or the piano, learning how to play an instrument is an amazing and empowering creative experience that instills a sense of discipline, even for early learners. It s also a great way to write unique songs and play inspiring music with friends. From jamming out in a bedroom to learning an instrument at school, beginning readers will love exploring the...
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Tales from Deckawoo Drive volume 4
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What will it take for a cynical older sister to realize she's a born accordion player -- with music in her heart? Eugenia Lincoln is a practical person with no time for gee-gaws, whoop-de-whoops, or frivolity. When an unexpected package containing an accordion arrives at her house, she is determined to have nothing to do with it. But her plans to sell the accordion, destroy the accordion, and give the accordion away all end in frustration. How can...
7) Guitars
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[2018]
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Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to guitars, explaining what they look like, how they sound, where they come from, and how they are played.
10) Making music
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Includes instructions for making a variety of simple musical instruments from ordinary household items.
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2008
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"Hello, Mr. Music Man, How do you do? Do you do a didgeridoo?" A mysterious customer wants a didgeridoo, but will he find it in Mr. Music Man's Marvelous Music Shop? There are guitars for the blues & lots of kazoos, kangaroos,& gnus & men with tattoos. But are there any didgeridoos? Follow the magical customer, as he takes you into the hilarious, madcap, rhyming world of Do you do a didgeridoo?
14) Keyboards
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2002
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Looks at the different instruments that comprise the keyboard section of the orchestra, and explains how they make their sounds, how they are played, and how they are used in various types of music.
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[c1940]
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This first comprehensive history of musical instruments, this book ranges from prehistoric times to the 20th century. It traverses five continents and every stage of evolution, from primitive rattles and bull-roarers to the electric organ. Author Curt Sachs, one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, combines rich scholarship with personal insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts. Beginning with the earliest...
20) Making music
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2021.
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"Make It! inspires readers to follow their passions. Real life examples and hands-on projects encourage readers to explore their skills and imagination"--