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...

Rock out with this book of fun facts about xylophones, cymbals, concerts, and more!

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to try various instruments and join a band.

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin: A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet in a duet until a French horn makes it a trio, and so on, as ten instruments, one by one, gather together for a joyous musical performance. Musical Max: When the neighbors start complaining, Max a hippo, stops practicing his trombone, bass, xylophone, flute, harmonica, cymbals and synthesizer, until everyone starts to miss the noise. Patrick: The countryside comes alive with...

Meeow and his friends, Woof, Moo, Baa, and Quack, find fun things to play with in the kitchen.

Camila has always loved singing, but now she would like to learn to play an instrument--if she can decide which one.

"Peppa and George are going to Ireland for a St. Patrick's Day festival! But when the band forgets their instruments, will peppa and the family save the day?" -- Page [4] cover.