Text and pictures introduce musical instruments from early times to the present--from pipes and flutes to electronic synthesizers.

A musical dictionary of instruments and the sounds they make.

Describes various musical instruments from the twentieth century, both ones that have been recently invented and traditional ones that have been improved or redesigned.

"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."--

"Music doesn't come out of nothing. It always starts somewhere ... with something ... with someone. Discover how music is made in this survey of musical instruments from around the world. Organized by material-from wood to gourds to found objects and more-Before Music marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers. In the narrative text, readers will encounter makers as they source their materials and craft instruments...

Tells the story of the young Keith Richards, who was introduced to the joy of music through his beloved granddad, affectionately known as "Gus."

Tormod the Troll loves music, but is tired of listening to the same thing repeatedly. He goes in search of more music and meets an orchestra!