Learn how fun playing the piano is—with this book of easy, step-by-step lessons for young learners!My First Piano Lessons is the perfect starting point for your little musician, with its clear instructions, colorful illustrations, and supportive approach. Written by an experienced piano teacher, this book covers everything a beginner pianist needs to know, from proper hand position to the basics of reading music, all in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand way. And with 10 beloved and popular songs to learn and focus on, your kid will be confidently playing the piano in no time! Whether your child is just starting their music journey or has already taken a few lessons, this beginner-friendly book is the perfect tool to unlock—and nurture—their love for the piano. Simple and intuitive piano lessons. Learn the basics of reading music, from key names and note values to time signatures and dynamics. Clear, step-by-step instructions. Written by a piano expert and experienced teacher of young kids. An engaging and adorable giraffe teacher. G-sharp the Giraffe makes learning fun with encouraging words, helpful tips, and interesting facts about music. Songs that kids already know and love. Learn to play “Hot Cross Buns,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” “Pop! Goes the Weasel,” and more! Read more

Please take your seat. The concert is about to begin!   “An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music—delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.”—Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra   Discover what a symphony is. Who Beethoven was. What happens when a conductor takes the podium and faces of the orchestra. And when you should and shouldn’t clap. Here is a unique, interactive introduction to the world of classical music, presenting one of the most famous symphonies ever written, by one the most famous composers who ever lived. With its 19-button sound panel, you’ll hear the different parts and voices of the music—the beginning of Symphony No. 5, the melody, the harmony, the sounds made by a violin, a viola, a cello, a double bass, and more. And you can even sing along.Note to parents: The secret to raising a child to love and appreciate classical music isn’t a secret at all. You just need to listen with your child and be a willing explorer. Talk about what you hear. Marvel at the sounds. Try to identify the instruments—and have fun with it!   Read more

Grow your child’s piano-playing skills with these familiar, fun, and easy-to-learn songs!My First Piano Sheet Music is the perfect songbook for budding piano players, with 40 beginner-friendly tunes, clear music notation, and helpful hand positions for every song. Compiled by an experienced piano teacher, the songs naturally progress from simple, right-hand-only songs to ones that use both hands. With letter names for each note, your kid can easily learn to play the songs and practice their music reading. Whether your little one is just starting their piano journey or is looking for more songs to add to their repertoire, My First Piano Sheet Music will boost their piano-playing confidence—all while having fun!Simple songs for beginners. A wide variety of music, including nursery rhymes, folk songs, popular songs, and classical tunes. Hand positions for every song. So kids know where to put their hands and which notes will be played in each song. Easy-to-follow music notation. Letters for each note, along with some finger numbers, help kids easily learn to play the songs—and build their music-reading skills.Familiar tunes kids will love to play. Learn to play “Hokey Pokey,” “Jingle Bells,” “Yankee Doodle,” “On Top of Spaghetti,” “Bingo,” “Happy Birthday,” “Ode to Joy,” and more!A companion to My First Piano Lessons. Looking for more piano help? Check out My First Piano Lessons by the same author for easy, step-by-step piano tutorials. Read more

AN INTERACTIVE, SWING-ALONG PICTURE BOOK—WITH 12 SOUND CHIPS!   Are you ready to swing? Discover the wonders of jazz: How to get in the groove, what it means to play a solo, and the joy of singing along in a call-and-response.   In this interactive swing-along picture book with 12 sound chips, you’ll hear the instruments of jazz—the rhythm section with its banjo, drums, and tuba, and the leads, like the clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. And you’ll hear singers scat, improvising melodies with nonsense syllables like be-bop and doo-we-ah!   Along the way, you’ll learn how this unique African American art form started in New Orleans, and how jazz changed over time as innovative musicians like King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday added their own ideas to it.    Press the buttons to hear the band, the rhythms, and the singer calling out: “OH WHEN THE SAINTS—oh when the saints…” Read more

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Every young child loves to listen to music, bang on drums, and pound the keys of a piano. Now here's a Hello, World! board book that can teach babies and toddlers all about musical instruments and the sounds they make—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts.Hello, World! board books introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms with read-aloud sound words ("Plink! There are 88 keys on a piano, and they each make a different sound") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals• Planet Earth • Reptiles• Cars and Trucks • Music• Baby Animals• On the Farm• Garden Time• Planes and Other Flying Machines• Rocks and Minerals• Snow• Let's Go Camping• School Day Read more

The ukulele is the perfect first instrument for kids!Instructional guide for kids to learn how to play the ukulele24 easy-to-learn songs, games, and activitiesIntroduce children to music and the benefits of playing an instrument with this excellent resourceKid-friendly fun facts on the uke's history, fundamentals like tuning and holding positions, basic chords, and moreCharming illustrations and diagrams with easy-to-follow instructions for parents to teach their childrenAuthor Emily Arrow is an official Kala artist, award-winning children's songwriter, and popular music educatorThe benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show you why and how.Filled with kid-friendly instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, with Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele, children will learn and then practice 24 songs, games, and activities. From songs about counting to songs about yoga, each exciting musical activity provides a rich and playful learning experience kids will love!Author Emily Arrow has over 10 years of experience working with children and teachers in music education. An award-winning children's songwriter, an official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, and popular YouTube personality, her work has also been featured on SiriusXM's Kid's Place Live, as well as Sesame Street Studios.Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele is a must-have musical journey for children and parents or teachers alike—no prior experience or knowledge needed! Read more

A fun and easy way to learn to play the piano or keyboard, with helpful instruction on classic and favorite songs.Written by the author of the best-selling Build It! series in collaboration with an experienced piano teacher, the Play It! books teach how to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, effective way. Using color-coded notes and character icons, the books include piano sheets of popular and favorite songs as well as a primer on how to read sheet music and some basic techniques. For beginners ages 5 and up, Play It! is the perfect companion on your musical journey.Features these classic songs and includes color labels inside the book:Mary Had a Little LambOh When the Saints Go Marching InThe Itsy Bitsy SpiderTwinkle, Twinkle Little StarClock ChimesRow, Row, Row Your BoatYankee Doodle DandySkip to My LouThis Land is Your LandLondon Bridge is Falling DownAre You Sleeping?Old MacDonald Had a FarmIt’s Raining, It’s PouringFor He’s a Jolly Good FellowOh! SusannaIf You’re Happy and You Know ItThree Blind MiceBaa Baa Black SheepHickory Dickory DockThe Wheels on the BusI’m a Little TeapotB-I-N-G-OThe Muffin ManPop Goes the WeaselHappy Birthday To YouFive Little DucksHome on the RangeWhen Johnny Comes Marching Home Read more

* Schneider Family Book Award Winner *A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. (Cover may vary)"No. You can't," people said.But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’thear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too."Radiant." —Publishers Weekly"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent." —SLJ"Beautiful." —A Mighty Girl “Lyrical . . . Expressive.” —Booklist“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus"Engaging [and] vibrant." —The Horn Book"Fantastic." —Book Riot"I strongly recommend it." —Time for Kids Read more

The first book is the most important at the beginning of your child's piano learning.The first book should arouse interest in learning piano and be accessible for step-by-step easy and fun learning. It is very important to keep inspiration and joy in the early stages. Give your child the opportunity to enter the fascinating and wonderful world of music!First book 60 Easy piano songs for kids and teens of all ages;Step by Step: at the beginning the simplest songs, then the level gradually rises;All the melodies in the treble clef;Letters above each note and a simple explanation;Convenient large USA Letter print size;The most popular and most interesting songs for children and teenagers;2-in-1 Book: 60 Songs and Mini-course for beginners.PLUS!Free Printable Bonus: 15 Songs in PDF Format;Free 75 Mp3 Audio Files to Download.Present the correct first book > you will see a positive result! Read more

Introduce kids to music, instruments, and rhythm with this adorable picture book for ages 3 to 5Get little toes tapping with this delightful music book for toddlers! On every page, simple language and big, beautiful illustrations teach little ones about woodwind, string, brass, and percussion instruments. They'll learn what each one is called, how it works, the sounds it makes, and why it helps make music so amazing!How music is made—Explore all the sounds instruments can create, from the deep rumble of the bass to the jingle of the tambourine.A magical, musical story time—Make reading aloud a musical adventure with rhythmic language that kids will want to read again and again.Instrumental illustrations—This book about music features colorful, full-page illustrations convey the fun of playing music and are sure to delight kids and parents alike.Let little ones take their first steps in music with Let's Play an Instrument. Read more

(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series. Pianism and musicianship march on in this book and the student becomes increasingly familiar with works from the masters. Read more

Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families: drums, horns, strings, and voice in this new board book series by a world-renown music educator.What do a set of bongos, a tambourine, and a cooking pot have in common? They are all drums! This first introduction to instruments in the drum family begins with a simple explanation of what defines a drum. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of percussive instruments and are encouraged to find drums of their own in the world around them. Each title in the THIS IS MUSIC series features an interactive novelty musical element that invites the reader to "play" the book! Read more

Drumroll, please! This next book in this lively board book series introduces young children to a variety of musical instruments by "looking," to grasp the concept, then "learning," to find out more.From shaking a tambourine to strumming a ukulele to beating a drum, early readers are introduced to common musical instruments, the way they are played, and the sounds they make. Using simple, age-appropriate text paired with colorful photos, Look & Learn books introduce children to a subject on one spread and then show it in a real-life context on the next. These books are expert vetted and offer a fun way to interact with your child and to stimulate learning. Read more

Sofía se dispone a aprender a tocar el tambor de bomba puertorriqueña, pero aprende mucho más que eso en esta aventura educativa sobre la cultura de Puerto Rico. Read more

Wacky, Zany, Crazy! Violin Tunes for Kids is a book of brand-new repertoire written for students of the Suzuki Violin School Book 2 and 3 Level. The eight original pieces plus thirteen new Twinkle Variations build on developing skills while adding new techniques in the context of melodic, entertaining, and sometimes silly music that children will naturally love.Some of the specific techniques that students will encounter include: slides, double-stops, (intentional) scratches, sound effects, articulations (staccato, spiccato, legato, accents), four-note chords, grace-notes, glissandos, a wide variety of bowings, trills, pizzicato, swing rhythm, and optional third position moments. These techniques are presented in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, there are a few pieces with opportunities for direct audience engagement and interaction. This collection will allow students to naturally relate to the music and help with phrasing, dynamics, and general expression.The piano parts are idiomatic and feature highly interactive moments for both musicians. They are written in a manner that will foster independence and confidence for the violinist, and they are skillfully crafted by a pianist. Their difficulty is in line with the accompaniment for Books 2 and 3.This book proudly features international Suzuki violin guru, Dr. Timothy Durbin. With his creative approach, endless energy and an irrepressible humor, Dr. Durbin’s teaching is simply magical. He has spent a great deal of time and energy editing all the violin parts, composing several works for this book, and has even created recordings of all the pieces and some of the extended techniques in order to help students and teachers take full advantage of the music. Thank you, Dr. Durbin!Students will enjoy learning technique and musicality, and they will augment their already developing violin studies. Above all, they will have fun learning and performing this music! Read more

"An exuberant introduction to a musician and creative genius." –Kirkus ReviewsA beautifully-illustrated true story of rock and roll legend Les Paul: This is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid-body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curiosity, and an endless faith in what is possible, this unforgettable biography will resonate with inventive readers young and old. Perfect for young readers and rock and roll enthusiasts alike. Unforgettable biography that will resonate with inventive readers young and old. Featuring richly detailed, dynamic illustrations by Brett Helquist, the New York Times bestselling illustrator of many books, including the Lemony Snicket books, A Series of Unfortunate Events. "Les Paul was an innovator and musical force for the ages - he changed the world in a very real way. His story is a lesson from which kids of all ages can derive inspiration." –Billy Gibbons, lead guitarist of ZZ Top. This inspiring true story of rock and roll legend Les Paul teaches lessons of perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and following your dreams. Perfect read aloud book for family story time Books for kids ages 5-8Great book for STEM programsChildren's books for grades K-3 Read more