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Presents an illustrated introduction to keyboard instruments and ensembles, looking at the clavichord, harpsichord, virginal, spinet, piano, organ, and other miscellaneous keyboards; and discussing chamber ensembles, the early orchestra, the modern orchestra, and orchestra music composition.

Introduces and describes the string instruments, including the harp, the violin, the guitar, and the viola.

Introduces and describes the percussion instruments, including the drums, the cymbals, and the xylophone.

Little Critter aspires to be a drummer, but his constant practicing disrupts the family and Little Critter realizes he needs more lessons to be ready for a rock and roll band.

Describes the characteristics of the various families of instruments and the members of each one.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making a variety of musical instruments from around the world, including Mexican rhythm sticks, Ethiopian bells, and a paper prayer drum from India.

Instructions for making a variety of musical instruments from such items as paper plates, bottles, electric light bulbs, coffee cans, and rubber bands.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to different kinds of musical instruments and music.

Discusses the principal instruments that make up the modern orchestra, their development, and their orchestral repertoire.

Previously published: Folk instruments. Photos, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions describe how to build 50 folk instruments.

Describes various musical instruments from the twentieth century, both ones that have been recently invented and traditional ones that have been improved or redesigned.

"Justin Bieber has risen from being a star of YouTube videos to being an international singing sensation in just a few shorts years.

When all the girls and boys in the neighborhood take up musical instruments, at first they produce awful tones, but after much practice they are able to come together as a marching band that brings brassy, classy fun.

Explores what music is and how it is made, describing various kinds of instruments, and how technology has influenced music over the decades.