Examines the instruments that make up an orchestra, their arrangement on the stage, the role of the conductor, and the need of the musicians to practice.

Traces the history of the orchestra and discusses the musical instruments that make up the various orchestral families.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to electric guitars. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade" --

Explains and demonstrates how wind instruments work and traces their development through various cultures. Includes hands-on projects for making instruments.

An alphabetical introduction to different types of musical instruments, describing their origins and how to play them.

"Music doesn't come out of nothing. It always starts somewhere... with something... with someone. Discover how music is made in this survey of musical instruments from around the world. Organized by material-from wood to gourds to found objects and more-Before Music marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers. In the narrative text, readers will encounter makers as they source their materials and craft instruments...