musical instruments

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to pianos, explaining what they look like, how they sound, where they come from, and how they are played.

"In Drum's hometown of musical instruments, even the birds sprout miniature trumpets from their beaks. He loves his violin brother, his cello father, and his piano mother, yet secretly he feels like an outcast because he alone, among all his family and neighbors, can't play a melody. But Drum is about to discover what he was meant to do"--Front dust jacket.

"Did you know that long ago, people sent messages with drums? Drums have been around for more than 8,000 years. Discover more intriguing facts in Drums"--Back cover.

An introduction to the clarinet.

"Follows a conductor who is auditioning each instrument for his orchestra, building to a performance of two pieces of classical music. With links to downloadable music, ... pictograms of a full-size symphony orchestra, and information on all of the instruments and music featured"--Provided by publisher.

"From violin to trumpet, flute to trombone, each plays its part, contributing to a grand and mystifying performance. These magical instruments will transport you in a way only music can. Soar with the strings, float away with the woodwinds, and play in a percussion thunderstorm!"--Provided by publisher.

A harmoniously illustrated collection of fun facts about musical instruments and concerts includes such trivia as the way guitars can be tuned to dial tones and the Beatles' original name.

The un-friendship bracelet. "Best friends Emily and Maddie have one big thing in common: they love to craft and create! Whether it's making art with balloons, cities of cardboard and straws, or the matching friendship bracelets they wear, they're always coming up with fresh ideas. But when a new student named Bella shows up at school, their friendship is put to the test. Maddie immediately befriends her and discovers that Bella is just as crafty as she and Emily are! As Maddie and Bella spend more time together, Emily finds herself spending more time ... alone. Then, when Emily friendship bracelet falls off, she begins to think that maybe it was an un-friendship bracelet this whole time. Will the friends find their craftily ever after?"--Jacket flap.

After losing her panpipes, shy Trill convinces some other music-talent fairies to try less traditional instruments in the upcoming Oceanside Symphony concert.

"A comprehensive overview of the origin of the world's best-known musical instruments, presenting many fascinating facts along the way. Niccolo the cricket would like to become a musician. But which instrument should he start with? The violin? The guitar? The trumpet? All at once? Well, he does have six limbs, so why not? In any case, Niccolo and his trusty companion Luciano the nightingale travel the world as they learn about musical instruments of all kinds, from simple drums to the most sophisticated church organs. Do you know what didgeridoo, shamisen, or vozembouch are? Would you rather become a member of symphony orchestra or a rock band? Let's find out! If you are interested in music at least a little, join Niccolo and Luciano and learn the stories of musical instruments along with them"--OCLC.