The incredible diversity of the bass guitar is revealed in this newly revised, all-inclusive style guide. Each chapter covers particular styles or families of styles, gradually introducing players to techniques that will allow them to get the most out of their instrument and easily increase their bass repertoire. More than 400 bass grooves are presented, spanning an excess of 100 styles that musicians can follow along with on each of the two accompanying...

Can you sing a song? Can you play an instrument? This book shows, lots of ways, to make music. Which instrument would you, like to play?

"This is a book of easy-to-build, low-or-no-cost musical instruments that con be constructed by children under adult supervision, or, in some cases, by older kids without supervision. Examples of the instruments include washtub bass, driftwood marimba, thumb piano, bucket drums, and flowerpot bells: simple stuff, but stuff kids can have fun with."--T.p. verso.

Simple text describes the parts of a piano and how it is used to make music.

This title is a terrific introduction to pianos for kids. After starting with an overview of the main parts of a piano from hammers to pedals, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing pianos to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned...

This is an encyclopedic, large-format book containing hundreds of illustrations. While not geared toward making conventional instruments, Musical Instrument Design provides all the information that anyone (amateur or professional) should ever need to construct an amazingly wide variety of percussion, string, and wind instruments. Includes many designs along with parts lists and detailed construction instructions.

Explore over 50 common and uncommon instruments as showcased by a fun group of animals. Learn interesting, practical and curious things about music and making music. Discover instruments of all kinds-- from the electric guitar and steelpan to the theremin, from viola to vibraphone to ukulele. Listen through QR codes on each page to a piece of music composed to showcase every instrument by an award-winning musician-- and to a full band that brings...

Gifted Girls. Daring Dames. Marvelous Mysteries. The Secret Spy Society is back with a new case to solve! Peggy, Rita, and Dot are practicing for the upcoming band concert. But when the school's instruments start to disappear one by one, their big performance is in jeopardy. With the help of some secret codes and the most enigmatic women in history who worked as spies, with the girls be able to solve the mystery and face the music?

This title is a terrific introduction to drums for kids. After starting with an overview of the drumhead and shell, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing drums to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Fascinating introductory text explores scientific, aesthetic aspects of musical sounds. Noted educator, physicist, and flutist covers simple and complex vibrating systems, ear's reception of sound, sound-making capacities of the piano, violin, trumpet, bugle, trombone, oboe, clarinet, flute, saxophone, many other instruments. Also, how to build a working trumpet, flute, and clarinet. Includes 76 illustrations. Bibliography.