Music and the alphabet have always gone together. Don't kids learn their letters by singing the ABCs? But you've never seen--or heard--a musical alphabet like this one. Beloved tunes. Unusual instruments. Legendary virtuosos. From anthems to zydeco, the language of music and the music of language harmonize in one superb symphony. It's a funky fusion for songsters of all ages! Includes endnotes.
Music and the alphabet have always gone together. Don't kids learn their letters by singing the ABCs? But you've never seen--or heard--a musical alphabet like this one. Beloved tunes. Unusual instruments. Legendary virtuosos. From anthems to zydeco, the language of music and the music of language harmonize in one superb symphony. It's a funky fusion for songsters of all ages! Includes endnotes.
A mélange of words relevant to a music education . . . Well-developed subject matter and a sense of humor. --The New York Times Book Review
Like a grand piano: It hits all the high notes but reaches the bass undertones as well . . . Fresh, eye-catching. --Boston Herald
KATHLEEN KRULLis well known for her lively, award-winning nonfiction for young readers. She lives in San Diego, California.
STACY INNERSTis the illustrator ofThe Worm Familyby Tony Johnston. His award-winning artwork has been featured in magazines and newspapers worldwide. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.