Turner, Barrie Carson

Describes different kinds of drums and how they are used, including the snare drum, conga drum, and bass drum.

Describes the family, childhood, and early musical career of eighteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Describes instruments from around the world that are sometimes used for sound effects including the anvil, bullroarer, odaiko, and others.

Describes various musical instruments from the twentieth century, both ones that have been recently invented and traditional ones that have been improved or redesigned.

Describes eighteen keyboard instruments and how they are used, including pianos, harpsichords, and synthesizers.