M Is For Melody: A Music Alphabet (Art And Culture)

M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet (Art and Culture)

From the oom pah pah of the brass section to the tickle and tease of the keyboard ivories, "M is for Melody" gives a music lesson in alphabet form. Instruments, composers, terms, and even musical styles are examined from A-Z in easy, read-aloud rhymes and expository, accompanied by colorful and engaging artwork. Based on MENC National Standards for Music Education, educators will find this a valuable addition to their classroom material.Review"The poetic text of this book celebrates musical instruments, terms, and methods. From the oom-pah-pah of the brass trombones to ragtime and yodel, children can learn about musical sounds and vocabulary. In the margins, informative text offers definitions or short explanations of musical terms as well as brief historical information."-- "Teaching Music," Reston, VA (December 2004)About the AuthorKathy-jo Wargin is the author of more than 45 books and has earned national acclaim through award-winning children