musical instruments

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An interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to-from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one takes just 30 seconds to learn? This book engagingly presents 50 common and uncommon musical instruments with practical and curious facts that will spark interest in music of all kinds. Each instrument features a piece of music composed by an award-winning musician, accessed via QR code.

Did you know that a banjo's body is called a pot? Banjos with open pots make softer sounds. Discover more intriguing facts in Banjos, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that tubas are heavy instruments? Most tuba players sit down to play. Discover more intriguing facts in Tubas, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that a djembe is carved from a single tree trunk? People play the djembe by hitting it with their hands. Discover more intriguing facts in Djembes, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that bagpipes are wind instruments? Pipers blow air into them through a pipe. Discover more intriguing facts in Bagpipes, a Musical Instruments.

Did you know that each string on a harp makes a different sound? Most harps have 47 strings. Discover more intriguing facts in Harps, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that the first horns were made from animal horns? Today, French horns are made of metal. Discover more intriguing facts in French Horns, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that a clarinet looks like a long tube? A clarinet's body has holes covered by pads. Discover more intriguing facts in Clarinets, a Musical Instruments book.