musical instruments

A comprehensive overview of the orchestra that profiles the string, woodwind, horn, heavy brass, and timpani and percussion sections as well as keyboards and other instruments.

A guide for beginners wishing to play the descant recorder.

An introduction to different types of instruments that people use to make music that describes how each instrument is played, with examples from various cultures around the world.

Discusses the origins and forms of music from primitive to modern, the evolution of musical instruments, and the formation of an orchestra.

A five disc series that introduces children to the music and key instruments of each of the musical instrument families and inspires them to start playing and exploring their own musical abilities.

Presents an introduction to the different things one can shake to make music, in simple text with illustrations, including bells, a tambourine, maracas, and more.