The Ultimate Guide To Music

Written In A Warm, Kid-Friendly Voice, The Ultimate Guide To Music Unfolds In Short, Accessible Sections That Map The Orchestra From Strings To Percussion. Each Page Invites Curiosity, With Friendly Explanations And Bite-Sized Facts That Make Concepts Like Tempo And Timbre Easy To Grasp. The Experience Is Enhanced By A Free Interactive App Linked To The Book, Offering Two Engaging Sequences: Profile One Instrument From Each Section In 360-Degree Views With Short Audio Clips, And Then Listen To The Orchestra As A Whole, Where You Can Isolate Sections With The Conductor And Hear How Each Part Fits Into The Whole. The App Features Music Provided By The Britten-Pears Foundation And Includes A Recording Of Britten's The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra By The Royal Northern College Of Music Symphony Orchestra, Conducted By Sir Mark Elder.

• Clear, Kid-Friendly Introductions To Orchestral Instruments And Sections
• Two Interactive App Sequences: Instrument Profiles With 360° Views And Conductor-Led Orchestra Exploration
• Free Audio Recording Of Britten's The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra By The Royal Northern College Of Music Symphony Orchestra, Conducted By Sir Mark Elder
• Engaging, Story-Driven Writing That Keeps Pace And Curiosity
• Learning Outcomes Like Improved Listening Skills, Understanding Of Timbre, Tempo, And Orchestral Roles
• Suitable For Home Use And Classroom Activities, With Flexible, Hands-On Learning

After Reading The Ultimate Guide To Music - Paperback, Young Listeners Gain A Solid Foundation In How An Orchestra Comes Together, Along With The Confidence To Listen More Deeply And With Curiosity. The Book And Its Companion App Leave Readers Inspired To Explore More Music, Developing A Lifelong Appreciation And The Joy Of Active Listening.