Identifies an array of popular musical instruments and discusses how they are made, how they sound, and the styles of music for which they are best suited.

"A charming introduction to musical instruments from around the world! F for flugelhorn, M for maraca, and T for tambourine: Illustrator Greg Paprocki's engaging retro illustrations present the world of music, from the piccolo to the nose flute, from the veena to the ukulele. Each page contains rich cultural elements from the instrument's region of origin."--

Provides instructions on making different musical instruments, including a tambourine, pan flute, and kazoo.

Includes instructions for making a variety of simple musical instruments from ordinary household items.

"Make some noise by creating your own homemade musical instruments. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently"--The...

Rock out with this book of fun facts about xylophones, cymbals, concerts, and more!

Examines the instruments that make up an orchestra, their arrangement on the stage, the role of the conductor, and the need of the musicians to practice.

"Ready to make some noise? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Design melodic musical instruments and squawking noisemakers. Turn up the bass with activities that let you see sound. Then, learn the science behind each rocking racket! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by clear photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be"--

Provides information about the history of the orchestra since its beginnings in the seventeenth century, instruments of the orchestra, and famous composers of classical music.