Product Description

As an easy-to-read introduction to music, this ABC book showcases a broad assortment of instruments explaining their history and how they are played. Full color.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #332792 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Review
AlphaBasiCs is just what it appears to be. . . a series of alphabet books based on those subjects which interest young children. Such books encourage kids to let their imaginations soar. . . and to design their own alphabet books -- Brandon Sun, Dec. 28, 1997

One of the best books for children on musical instruments I've seen -- K. Dalby, Roberts Park School, Norfolk, Virginia

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Taken from Chapter 4: Drum D is for something you hit with your hands or sticks. It helps keep the beat of music. Native People say it sounds like the heartbeat of Mother Earth. In the past, people sent long-distance messages by playing it loud. Did you guess that D is for drum?

Customer Reviews

Eclectic Mix is Informing and Entertaining
Musical Instruments From A to Z is a wonderfully eclectic alphabet book. The choice of instruments runs the gamut from the ordinary; guitar, clarinet, drum, to the unique and unusual; ch'ing, alpenhorn, and zeze. The choice of instruments for each letter is sometimes just what you would think; D is for drum, S is for stringed instruments, and sometimes it just keeps you guessing; A is for harp, or "Angel music", E and F are for guitar, "electric" of course that you play with your "fingers". In keeping with this varied format the illustrations are a wonderful combination of photographs of adults and children, illustrations, and paintings, sure to keep any child amused and entertained.