Music Books

They're called Indestructibles. They could just as well be called the unstoppables! As in they don't stop selling (shipping over 1 million copies a year), don't stop pleasing, and don't stop filling an essential need for new parents: a book made for the way babies "read," with their hands and mouths. Old MacDonald Had a Farm is the E-I-E-I-Oh! classic that introduces baby to the world of farm animals and the different ways each has of talking-the pig with his oink-oink, the cow with her moo-moo, and the baa-baas, cluck-clucks and quack-quacks that fill the farmyard. * Rip Proof-made of ultra-durable tight-woven material* Waterproof-can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! * Emergent Literacy Tool-bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading * Portable-lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel * Safe for Baby-meets ASTM safety standards

They're called Indestructibles. They could just as well be called the unstoppables! As in they don't stop selling, don't stop pleasing, and don't stop filling an essential need for new parents: a book made for the way babies "read," with their hands and mouths. And now this bestselling series-which ships over 1 million copies every year-is welcoming two new titles based on two of the most popular songs that parents love to sing along with their youngest. Each is illustrated in a bright, lively, colourful style, by the artist Vanja Karguli. Moving from country to town, The Wheels on the Bus sends parents and their kids on an adventure that everyone loves to act out, from the wipers that go swish swish swish and the horn that goes beep beep beep to the people that go shh shh shh to the babies who cry wah wah wah. As they say, it's all about the journey, not the destination. * Rip Proof-made of ultra-durable tight-woven material* Waterproof-can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! * Emergent Literacy Tool-bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading * Portable-lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel * Safe for Baby-meets ASTM safety standards

"In 1867 England, a girl learned to be proper and speak when spoken to. But one girl marched to a different beat. Ethel Smyth climbed fences, explored graveyards, and yearned to become a famous composer at a time when only men could publisher their music. But become a composer she did, first signing her music as E. Smyth so people couldn't guess her gender then eventually writing openly as a woman (but still sometimes not getting paid!). Ethel had had enough. She joined the suffragette movement, marching in the streets and fighting for the right to vote. She even composed the famous 'March of the Women' battle cry--and directed it from her cell window with a toothbrush when she was put in prison."--

LEARN GUITAR TODAY - NO MUSIC READING REQUIRED! - ONLINE VIDEO / AUDIO ACCESS INCLUDED! From Amazon Best-selling Author Jonny Blackwood and Halah M. of Blackwood Guitarworks, this new method book for kids is packed full with clear instructions, tons of photos and well laid out diagrams to teach you how to play guitar! Learn your basic chords, picking and songs - fun for all ages! 21 fun kids songs included, 32 lessons in total! Large print with easy to follow instructions. What's included: No music reading requiredNo music experience necessarySimple, step-by-step instructions21 popular kids' songs included32 guitar lessons in totalIncludes a printable Certificate of Completion (*download)Includes practice charts to track weekly goalsFor ages 5 and up "Just Play: Easy Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids" provides a clear, step-by-step, tried and true guitar method that the entire family can enjoy, regardless of musical background. Parents and children can follow along using the clear photos and well-designed, easy-to-read diagrams to over 21 well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Songs Included: Are You Sleeping? (Brother John)Row, Row, Row, Your BoatMary Had a Little LambLondon Bridge is Falling DownRain, Rain, Go AwayA Tisket, A TasketHush Little BabyThis Old ManThe Wheels on the BusItsy Bitsy SpiderHe's Got the Whole World in His HandsHokey PokeyShe'll Be Coming 'Round the MountainWhen the Saints Go Marching InHappy Birthday to YouIf You're Happy and You Know ItOld MacDonald Had a FarmTwinkle, Twinkle, Little StarYou Are My SunshineDown by The BayOh! Suzanna"Bringing the best of the top-selling lesson books together into one cohesive, streamlined volume."

Everywhere Brandon goes he hears the beat. From the chalk, tept shhh shh. To the birds, chirp-chirp-tweet-tweet. Everyone thinks it's a distraction, but when Brandon goes to a concert, he knows it's not.The Beat in My Head is based on the true story of how Brandon Blackwell became an audio engineer. Created to inspire others to find the thing that makes them excited to wake up in the morning, Brandon hopes this story will encourage more rhythmic kids like him to consider becoming an audio engineer. Great for kids ages 4-7 and music lovers everywhere!

"After their high school graduation, former best friends Cass and Syd are gearing up for their futures. Cass has planned to go to college to become an engineer, while Syd--despite the fact that her family thinks she's messed up her whole life--has lined up a sound internship at a historic music venue. But Cass is keeping secrets. Though his dad has forbidden it, Cass has been playing music, taking trips to San Francisco BART stations to play and make money. Somehow, it's become a way for Cass to connect with his mother--who was also a musician--who died in a drunk driving accident on the way back from a gig when he was one. But after Syd catches Cass playing at the BART station, and Cass finds out his mom's old band the Darlas is going on a reunion tour, everything changes. On impulse, Cass invites Syd to the first Darlas show, and without telling anyone, they make a break for it. Turning one show into a cross-country journey, the two former friends throw away all their plans for the future and embark on a life-altering road trip following the tour, keeping it a secret from their friends and family. Along the way, they'll untangle the messy threads of how they became "ex"-best friends, experience the power of nature and music, and decide what they really want their lives to be. Maybe, through it all, Cass and Syd can find a way back to each other, too."--

"When a children's orchestra in Cateura, Paraguay, grows to have more students than instruments, music teacher Favio Châavez works with a brilliant local carpenter to create instruments out of garbage from the local landfill"--

An Introduction to Scholarship in Music introduces students to methods and materials of musical scholarship as they are practiced in the United States today. The text exposes readers to diverse research methodologies in music, laying a foundation for their understanding of historical, philosophical, ethnomusicological, qualitative, descriptive, experimental, and behavior research modes of inquiry.Opening chapters examine the use of the library and other sources to gain bibliographical control and evaluate sources; major questions and techniques of philosophical inquiry; and traditional techniques of discovering, editing, compiling, documenting, and annotating the music, composers, performers, and musical artifacts of the past. Additional chapters discuss current methods of ethnomusicology and qualitative research in music education; techniques for the systematic observation of musical events and behavior; and basic statistical concepts to help students better understand quantitative research reports. The closing chapter analyzes the process of isolating cause and effect relationships in music and presents applications of statistical and behavioral designs.Designed to familiarize students with various modes of inquiry and research, An Introduction to Scholarship in Music is an exemplary resource for graduate-level courses and programs in music.

Jamareon is 2 years old and loves nothing more than drumming! He's amused at the loud, repeated sounds he creates! He tries to make beats anywhere and on anything! He always has a drumstick in each hand, but where is his drum? Read-a-long to this dynamic rhythmic tempo book! Children of all ages will enjoy this delightful story as they drum along with Jamareon.

In this book of games and activities, the ability developed is Creating: creativity and exploration are stimulated of the surrounding world and the elements that compose it, the sense of rhythm is facilitated, and the first compositional skills are encouraged, following the natural curiosity for the world of sounds and music. Ages: 3-5 years.

What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children's singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes! Book with QR code provides access to an animated singalong performed by SteveSongs.

This is a Musical Melody story attached with Panchatantra Stories, which will impress all age group people including musical lovers and children who are fond of hearing the great Panchatantra Stories. (Both Animal and Human stories). SYNOPSIS Few Street Beggars, who are of caliber and in various musical fields (which includes, singing, playing musical instruments, and telling children stories i.e., Panchatantra Stories (both animal and human stories). Few beggars who beg on streets due to their poverty or could say not having or acquired any good and big qualifications, turn into as a group, due to co-incidental meeting, become together, express their tough life and hardships, plan, and decide to perform musical melody songs and tell few stories on the streets, initially. These couple of beggars come to an understanding to grow in life with their God given power of specialized voice and musical instruments performance. Few beggars, also in this group, have a specialist in expressing the stories (both animal and human stories) which are called Panchatantra stories, which even attract many of the street-walkers, music lovers and children. Slowly, this Musical Melody group titled "THE CRAZY BEGGARS with PANCHATANTRA STORIES" (Melodic Stories), becomes a hit. Each day many people including children gather at this performing group and listen to the melodic songs and stories which they make. These groups of artistic and melodic beggars get a good response from the street audience. This group slowly started performing their Musical Melody Songs and Panchatantra stories and slowly gained financial component and became sound in their financial growth. They start giving their performances in many auditoriums and on big stages. A very big overwhelming response this group receives and they become well known throughout the globe. Even many TV studios and News Papers and Social Media coverages take place and this group gets great recognition throughout the world. In this story, some love matters are covered and this story becomes motivational, encourages all the poor people, and leads a principled life in becoming big in the society through their artistic and melodic voices and also through one's own orchestra performances. Finally, This Melodic Group becomes a world-famous group and makes way for the youth and others, not to beg on the streets and to learn the habit of singing or musical instruments performance and advises to learn some special art for their regular livelihood. This is a motivational story for all age group people and children too. Few of the beggars tell good animal stories and also human-related stories after their melodic singing performance is completed each day. These stories too attract many children and many people gather at this group's programs each day in large numbers. Even the local agencies, nodal agencies, government and certain cultural departments also cooperate and recognize these types of musical melody street performance groups. Even the local Police Chief also supports and helps these types of musical groups through various NGOs. So, the theme of this story is growing with the God given gift and utilizing various opportunities by working hard without begging, makes one self-reliant and shows as a model to the upcoming people and children.

A trail of footprints in the snow teaches rhythms and rests. Follow the animals to learn different note values. Trot like a deer, skip like a rabbit...but who left those slow whole notes?"How Do You do Music" is a series of picture books, designed by educator Leah Wells, that easily and whimsically acquaint readers with elements of music. Furry Foot Notes is Book Three in the series.

"You can see songs from the birds on the rainbow," Grandpa tells Doug and Daisy. But what happens when the rainbow disappears? How do we keep the music? Doug and Daisy's solution will prove useful to all students of music and blossoming composers."How Do You Do Music" picture books, designed by educator Leah Wells, easily and whismsically acquaint readers with elements of music. Book Two in the series, The Rainbow Remembers the Music includes 22 pages of enlarged staff paper and has been nominated for a 2015 Family Choice Award.

Set your Little Musician Up for Success with the Little Performers Collection of Pre-notation Piano Books!This book has it all: a cute little musical story with prompts to play and retell over and over again! Amongst the colorful illustrations there's pattern playing, repetition, silly songs, and more opportunities to play hands together!This book is sure to engage and inspire even the youngest musicians ages 3 and up as we the piano keyboard, learn high and low notes, melody and beat ~ all on the black keys! This is the final Black Key song book in the series so watch out - the White Keys are NEXT!No experience with music? No worries! Every book in the Tiny Tinkles Little Musicians Series includes instructions! BONUS resources come with each book to help you along in your journey.¿

A touching reminder of how music can bring people together. Xiaomi will never forget the magical sounds she heard one hot summer evening when the power went out in her family's apartment building. It happened while her parents were preparing dinner. Her father lit candles and suggested they take their musical instruments to the courtyard to perform for their neighbours. Xiaomi danced as her father played the erhu and her mother the accordion. The songs made their way into each home, and soon, everyone joined the concert, laughing and singing under the moonlight. Includes a CD (and a unique digital download code) with the narrated story and song.

Meet classical composer Antonio Vivaldi in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse named Minim who loves cheese and music. With great courage, he braves a cold Venetian winter night to visit an orphanage. His mission is to replace the tooth fairy by leaving a little gift under each child's pillow. Little does he know that this task is fraught with danger. A tomcat is lurking about in the building, always on the lookout for his next meal. Luckily, it's also home to the great composer Antonio Vivaldi, whose music will prove irresistible! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and the performances of the composition "Concerto for Winter" from The Four Seasons. A free teaching guide is available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Meet classical composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. Join him on his vacation adventure in the country with Sasha and Bobik as they spend time with their favourite uncle, none other than Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This summer, the brilliant composer has offered them a gift they didn't expect, one that will last forever and bring happiness to children all over the world! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and the performances of the compositions "German Song," "March of the Wooden Soldiers," "The Witch Baba Yaga," and "Kamarinskaya" from Album for the Young. A free teaching guide is available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini.

Meet classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this charming semi-autobiographical tale. Travel through time following a charming little mouse called Minim who loves cheese and music. One day, he witnesses the arrival of a dapper, young Mozart and his family as they set foot on a dock one late, cold night. He is no ordinary boy, sporting a white wig and dressed in red velvet, on his way to play several concerts in the city. To the surprise of all, he begins to play with his sister for the tired customs officer and gloomy dockworkers. The evening air comes to life, and soon, everyone's faces are beaming, their ears ringing with music! In addition to the illustrated story and introductory notes on the composer, an accompanying CD (and a unique digital download code) features recordings of the narrated story and the performance of the composition "A Little Night Music" ("Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"). A free teaching guide is available at www.thesecretmountain.com. Part of the Little Stories of Great Composers series, featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schubert, and Paganini. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL PARENTING PRODUCT AWARD

Vibrant colors of tones and rhythms. A career starter for all musicians dreaming to become Carol Kaye. This picture book tells the charming story of little Patti, who dreams of being a bass guitarist. Some children like to visit toy shops, others prefer candy shops, and there are some who like going to parks. But a little girl named Patti loves to visit music shops. One very special day, her dad took her to the greatest music shop in town . . .

In her graphic novel debut, the award-winning author of "Yak and Dove" and "The Liszts" brilliantly captures the high drama of middle school by focusing on the desire of finely drawn characters to sing and be heard.

Punk rock is a style of music, but it also is a way of thinking about and interacting with society. As a style of music, the influence of its energetic arrangements, distorted guitars, and anti-conformist lyrics is evident in the work of many of the most important bands from the last 25 years. As an attitude, it continues to shape (rightly or wrongly) media, design, politics, and fashion. With honesty, integrity, simplicity, and humor, What Every Child Needs to Know About Punk Rock explains this cultural phenomenon to young children, helping them to understand the modern world and, more importantly, the adults in their lives. Written by two dads - a child expert and a researcher - What Every Child Needs to Know About Punk Rock is the book for any adult who wants to help young children understand the roots of this ongoing movement.

Shorty's Ark is a book for young readers, a collaborative effort between singer Will Oldham and graphic artist Lori Damiano, based on work by Oldham and musician Matt Sweeney. Drawing inspiration from the story of Noah, Shorty's Ark names and pictures a wild variety of species to inform and engage an equal variety of young minds with the diversity that can be found around this great planet of ours. The flood stands as metaphor for current impending changes in our planet, and the story works as a springboard for understanding concepts of interdependency, diversity and extinction. Colorfully illustrating as many creatures and their places as possible, Shorty's Ark is an earth-affirmative vision meant to stimulate the curiosity and passion of those who encounter it.

An Introduction to Scholarship in Music introduces students to methods and materials of musical scholarship as they are practiced in the United States today. The text exposes readers to diverse research methodologies in music, laying a foundation for their understanding of historical, philosophical, ethnomusicological, qualitative, descriptive, experimental, and behavior research modes of inquiry.Opening chapters examine the use of the library and other sources to gain bibliographical control and evaluate sources; major questions and techniques of philosophical inquiry; and traditional techniques of discovering, editing, compiling, documenting, and annotating the music, composers, performers, and musical artifacts of the past. Additional chapters discuss current methods of ethnomusicology and qualitative research in music education; techniques for the systematic observation of musical events and behavior; and basic statistical concepts to help students better understand quantitative research reports. The closing chapter analyzes the process of isolating cause and effect relationships in music and presents applications of statistical and behavioral designs.Designed to familiarize students with various modes of inquiry and research, An Introduction to Scholarship in Music is an exemplary resource for graduate-level courses and programs in music.