Agogo bells to Xylophone is just what it says - a friendly guide to all those instruments which clog up the music cupboard and don't come with an instruction manual. Maggie Cotton's clever descriptions and Alison Dexter's clear illustrations unlock the magic of these often misunderstood music makers.

The book is a treasury of simple but effective techniques for getting the best from classroom instruments - from holding claves correctly so that the sound carries, to the party trick of the tambourine thumb trill. And there are sections on care and safety, restoring damaged instruments, and advice on instruments for children with special needs.

An invaluable handbook for every school - now with a fresh new cover.

This book is part of a book series called Percussion Players .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This is a guide book. This book was published 2005 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Sheena Roberts started compiling baby songs to sing with her own young children. Like many parents she needed a reminder of the songs her own parents had sung to her. Sheena is a children's song writer and editor, specialising in educational music. Maggie Cotton is a percussionist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and an enthusiastic member of their educational outreach team with a talent for demystifying percussion instruments.