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An introduction to percussion instruments and the use of the rhythmic sounds they produce.

Describes the orchestra, the families of instruments of which it is made, and the individual instruments in each family.

Describes some of the many different types of instruments made throughout history, and discusses their construction and sound.

An introduction to instruments which have keyboards such as the piano, organ, and accordion.

Presents descriptions of many different types of instruments and discusses the sounds they make.

An introduction to woodwind instruments which produce a sound by having air blown through them.

An introduction to brass instruments, the distinctive sound they produce, and the music written for them.

Colorful illustrations and text describe the features, sounds, and role of each musical instrument in the orchestra.

Ten instruments take their parts one by one in a musical performance.

Contains facts and stories about the history and construction of the individual instruments that make up an orchestra, including strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboards, with discussion of the voice, electronic instruments, and the conductor, and features musical examples on CD-ROM.

Ms. Frizzle takes the class to the Sound Museum, where they learn the principles of sound with the help of a ghost and its great-granddaughter.

Explores the clarinet, discussing how the musical instrument works, what types of music can be played with it, and famous players; and includes suggestions for finding an instructor, a historical time line, and a list of famous recordings.

Explores the flute, discussing how the musical instrument works, what types of music can be played with it, and famous players; and includes suggestions for finding an instructor, a historical time line, and a list of famous recordings.

Explores the piano, discussing how the musical instrument works, what types of music can be played with it, and famous players; and includes suggestions for finding an instructor, a historical time line, and a list of famous recordings.

Explores the trumpet, discussing how the musical instrument works, what types of music can be played with it, and famous players; and includes suggestions for finding an instructor, a historical time line, and a list of famous recordings.