Usborne Introduction to Music

This comprehensive Usborne guide offers a colorful and engaging introduction to the vast world of music for children aged 4-11. It covers a wide array of topics, from the history of music and famous composers to different musical styles, instruments, and the workings of an orchestra. Uniquely, it also delves into contemporary music trends like MP3s, internet radio, and the music business, making it relevant for today's tech-savvy kids. The book includes simple music theory and is enhanced with internet links to over 200 recommended websites featuring sound clips, games, quizzes, and virtual studio tours, encouraging interactive learning.

* Colourful introduction to different styles of music, musicians and composers from around the world. * Explains today's trends such as mp3, Net-first music publishing, Internet radio, and cybercasting. * Aspects of the rock business, sound recording and music for TV and film are also covered. * Includes simple introduction to music theory and a guide to musical instruments and the orchestra. * Internet links to over 200 recommended websites with music sound clips to listen to, and music games, quizzes and virtual tours of recording studios.