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3) Drums
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English
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A very simple introduction to various types of drums, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds--and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative...
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Language
English
Description
Updated to include 50 additional grooves, this encyclopedic book and two-CD set contains more than 450 musical examples in standard notation, showing grooves and practical variations. Overviews of the history and development of almost all popular music styles are covered alongside innumerable helpful performance tips. The two accompanying CDs feature performances of nearly 200 of the grooves, including every primary style example, all performed both...
6) Music time
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Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Henry's drum practice at home is too loud so he goes outside and when he sees his friends playing jump rope he figures out a way to play drums and play with his friends.
7) Drum city
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Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
A young boy begins banging on pots and pans in his front yard, enticing other children to join him, and before long the entire city is feeling the beat.
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Little Jamari loves the sound of the great village drum and often sits at drummer Baba's feet, who explains that the drum is the keeper of the peace. Years later, Jamari agrees to take over the beating of the drum. But little by little, he forgets his promise.
11) Percussion
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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to common percussion instruments such as the snare drum, cymbals, timpani, and xylophone. Readers learn about the history of percussion instruments and why they are important parts of our culture. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core...
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Series
Jasmine Toguchi volume 3
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Jasmine worries that she will be the only one with no talent to share in the school talent show until her mother brings out her taiko drum.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"A story inspired by events in the boyhood of Winston "Spree" Simon, a pioneer in the development of the steel drum, in which he discovers he can create tunes by banging on discarded cans. Includes author's note, glossary, and sources"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Sadiq volume 13
Language
English
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Description
Sadiq cannot wait to show his family heirloom drum, called a durbaan, to his friends at school, especially Gabi, who is deaf, but when a mishap occurs with Hooyo's durbaan, Sadiq must explain it to her and make things right.
19) Tambores mágicos
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
Español
Description
Tired of being teased, Ngiri, the smallest warthog in Africa, uses a set of magic drums to make wishes, but he is not careful enough and makes the rift between the Warthogs and the beautiful Other Beasts even worse.
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English
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"Nikosis grew up going to powwows with his family, happily immersed in music, dance and the sounds of the drum. But when he starts going to daycare, he doesn't feel like he belongs. Nikosis cries every time his mother leaves him in the unfamiliar environment until, one day, she and the teachers use drums to help Nikosis find connection and comfort."--
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