Tipbook Music for Kids and Teens The Complete Guide

by Pinksterboer, Hugo

• ISBN13: 9781423465263
• ISBN10: 1423465261
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-01
• Publisher: Hal Leonard

Summary

A handy, thorough, and convenient guide to children's music education. Tipbook Music for Kids and Teens has valuable, practical information parents need to know in order to support and guide the musical development of their children, regardless of the style of music they love. Based on the ideas and experience of musicians, teachers, directors, parents, and other specialists, it provides open-minded information on all aspects of this essential element of your children's musical growth, including why music is so important, selecting an instrument (based on factors such as your child's age, physical limitations, instrument prices, availability, band and orchestra needs, etc.), buying and renting instruments, all phases of music education (music programs for toddlers, grading systems, seeking a teacher, etc.), how to make practicing fun, and much more. * Interactive Tipcodes, audible examples of topics in the book, can be accessed at www.tipbook.com * Numerous diagrams and drawings * Includes tips on practicing

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. x
See and Hear What You Read with Tipcodes	p. XII
Music Essentials	p. 1
Phases and Learning Styles	p. 9
Learning to Play	p. 21
Practicing	p. 73
Guidance and Motivation	p. 111
Borrowing, Renting, or Buying?	p. 119
Which Instrument?	p. 141
Playing Together	p. 165
The Instruments	p. 183
Being Prepared	p. 209
Glossary	p. 219
Tipcode List	p. 222
Want to Know More?	p. 223
Essential Data	p. 230
Index	p. 234
The Tipbook Series	p. 239
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