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Jumbo Book of Music


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No. of pages 208

Published: 2001

Great for age 7-10 years

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Beat out a trash-can rhythm, bang on a water-cooler bass drum or blast a tune from a rubber-hose bugle! This Jumbo Book has instructions on how to make and play instruments from all over the world. From creating a thumb piano to playing a didgeridoo, the activities in the book are fun and easy. Kids learn about different musical styles and make music on their own or together without needing technical musical knowledge.

Kids can
? play music from around the world
? make over 50 unique instruments
? compose their own songs
? create a One Kid Band
? experiment with beats and harmonies
? try a cappella and cool body jive
? throw an African rhythm party

A companion CD is also available.

 

 

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Kids Can Press .

Deborah Dunleavy is an award-winning author, storyteller and musician. The Jumbo Book of Music and The Jumbo Book of Drama draw upon her wealth of experience as an arts facilitator. Deborah lives in Brockville, Ontario in the heart of the 1000 Islands. Louise Phillips is an illustrator and textile designer. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

 

What really makes the book stand out is the creative way in which the author groups the instruments. The categories range from a one-kid band playing a washboard and a musical hat, to a jug band, to a ?trash? band playing rash cans, pop bottles, and air vents like the cast of the musical Stomp. Even more fun are the musical suggestions.--School Library Journal

 

Everything about this book is fun and generates activity. ... Used to its fullest extent, this book should be well thumbed.--CM Magazine

 

This book is filled with hundreds of ideas for making musical instruments, composing songs and playing music from around the world.--Canadian Living