The Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Music FROM THE PUBLISHER
Beat out a trash can rhythm, bang on a water cooler bassdrum or blast a tune from a rubber hose bugle! The Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Music has instructions on how to make and play instruments from all over the world. From creating a thumb piano to playing a digeridoo,
the activities in the book are fun and easy. Kids learn about different musical styles and make music on their own or together without needing technical musical knowledge.
Kids can Play music from around the world Make over 50 unique instruments Compose their own songs Create a One Kid Band Experiment with beats and harmonies Try a cappella and cool body jive Throw an African rhythm party
Author Biography: Deborah Dunleavy is a children's musician and performer who has been conducting music workshops for kids for more than 20 years.
FROM THE CRITICS
Parent Council Reviews
What fun! This book gives directions for making all kinds of musical instruments and also suggests how to enjoy them. Some music is included. A wonderful resource for adults leaders of groups. Part of the "Kids Can Press Jumbo Book" series. 2001, Kids Can Press, $14.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: C. Henebry SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)
School Library Journal
Gr 2-6-This well-thought-through activity book shows kids how to make musical instruments out of common household items. Appropriate cautions are included for those activities that might require parental supervision. The mainly decorative, two-color illustrations complement the written instructions. However, what really makes the book stand out is the creative way in which the author groups the instruments. The categories range from a one-kid band playing a washboard and a musical hat, to a jug band, to a "trash" band playing trash cans, pop bottles, and air vents like the cast of the musical Stomp. Even more fun are the musical suggestions. They range from familiar tunes, such as "Turkey and the Straw" (with the lyrics), to a clever "score" for a haunted house piece played by Trash Band instruments. A chapter is devoted to an "A Cappella Jam Band" with ideas for singing scat tunes, doo-wop, and even imitating the sounds of instruments. A brief description at the beginning of each section gives some context to the kind of band being described.-Tim Wadham, Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix, AZ Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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