Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments+ Qr Code For Listening

An interactive introduction to musical instruments, light-hearted, engaging and with 50 original compositions to listen to—from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What’s the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one takes just 30 seconds to learn? What do these instruments really sound like? This book engagingly presents 50 common and uncommon musical instruments with practical and curious facts that will spark interest in music of all kinds. Each instrument features a piece of music composed by an award-winning musician, accessed via QR code. With instruments presented outside conventional categories, the book is open to all ways of listening and learning. Aspects of history, music theory and culture are lightly mixed with information about how instruments are made and played. Instruments of all sorts include the voice and computer, unusual instruments such as the theremin and vuvuzela, alongside those that are well known. QR codes on each page link to 52 individual instruments and a code on the cover takes you to a full band joyously bringing all the instruments in the book together. Review: "An exciting introduction to the wealth of possibilities in the world of music."-English 4-11 "Each instrument is showcased in a spread that pairs humorous visuals with an informative paragraph featuring history and fun facts, making for a breezy and engaging reading experience. The charming comic-style illustrations complement the lighthearted tone of the text . . . this book offers a joyful introduction to musical instruments and music appreciation."-School Library Journal "This book would serve as an incredible resource for teachers and caregivers alike eager to find a child-friendly introduction to sound and music history. A noteworthy, useful, and modern instrument encyclopedia."-Kirkus Reviews Prizes: The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge List and Reading Rockets Summer Reading Guide 2024 and Just Imagine Books of the Year 2024. Author Biography: Ole Koennecke was born in 1961 and spent his childhood in Sweden. He now lives in Germany and has produced more than thirty books, several of which have won international awards. Hans Ko nnecke is an award-winning composer, instrumentalist, and music producer for film and theatre, who studied composition at the Academy for Music and Theater in Munich. He lives in Germany. Ole Koennecke was born in 1961 and spent his childhood in Sweden. He now lives in Germany and has produced more than thirty books, several of which have won international awards.