Very economical and high quality—that's what I have to say about these fabulous rhythm instrument kits! When our boys were little, their favorite part of music time was using the rhythm instruments to play along with the songs we sang. These child-proof instruments are sturdy enough for toddlers but with a sound quality pleasing enough for everyone to enjoy playing. This is an educational investment that will last for years and years of use! Quality-made instruments neatly store in wooden case. Compare at $35. Set includes tambourine, set of maracas, tone block with mallet, handle castanet, cymbals, and triangle.
7" drum has a real leather top to make very real Indian tom-tom sounds! Thumbhole makes it easy to hold and play. Strike the drum beater on the drum for deep resonating tones.
"I love the tom tom drum! I teach a lot of movement activities and the drum will come in handy for a signal to jump, run, etc!"
—A.M., Utah"
Solid wood slide whistle is fun for making bird sounds, silly "cartoon" sounds, and more. Low-to-high whistle sounds can be created by sliding the piston in and out. Extends to 12". Fun for ages 2 and up.
Nothing is more fun than a marching drum when it comes to learning the rhythm in music. This sturdy drum produces a nice sound to compliment your rhythm instruments. Made of durable Melinex plastic, and complete with a pair of drumsticks. 10" diameter by 5 1/2" tall.
We love to sing together, but I'm no pro! I always start the song only to find my younger children can't sing as low as I can, or I start it too high and we all begin to squeak before the song is done. Finally, I get up and hit a key on the piano in the other room to get the right starting note—frustration! Here is the wonderful solution! Johnson brand Chromatic Pitch Pipe has 13 notes, a full chromatic scale. Just blow on the starting note and you're all together on the right note, ready to sing. Very convenient! Comes in a plastic snap-closed box.
The recorder is a great beginning instrument! (The only problem we encounter is that it is hard to blow while you are hysterically laughing, which is what happens when my kids and I all get together to play.) The recorder makes a good place to start with music instruction because it is easy-to-play, inexpensive, easy-to-tote, and sounds great. Beautiful wooden recorder with cleaning tool.
Teach yourself to play the recorder the easy way! What I like best about this book is that the letter name is written on each note, making it simple to read. Note values are taught in a unique, easy method before counting is taught. Demonstration and play-along CD solves the problem of trying to figure out rhythm. Includes fingering chart and over 40 favorite songs with lyrics. Paperback, 48 pages for ages 6 to adult. My first choice in recorder books!
It is always lots of fun to play musical instruments together, and that is what makes this book so nice! 70 duets, trios, and rounds provide an entertaining social & musical experience. 30 Christmas pieces are included, plus folk songs, children's songs, and classic melodies. Large, big- note print makes it easy for children to play from. Finger chart and worksheet teach the nine easiest notes on the recorder, from which all the songs are written. This book starts at the very beginning and progresses in difficulty. Large, 88-page spiral-bound book created by a homeschooling mother.
It doesn't get easier than this. Beginner plastic harmonica has just a few holes with the notes and blowing instructions diagrammed right on the top of the harmonica! Big note songbook has familiar songs such as: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, London Bridge, Oh Susanna, Ode to Joy, Row Your Boat and more. Songs are marked with blowing instructions and hole numbers so each song is easy to master. Ammon (at 11) opened this up and amazed us by learning to play songs to us in just a few minutes! For ages 5 and up, this is the place to start with harmonica! Kit contains book and plastic harmonica.
After you've mastered the easy kit, advance on to playing a real harmonica! Kit includes an excellent quality metal Pocket Pal "C" harmonica, music/instruction CD, and play-along instruction and songbook, plus a booklet telling the history of harmonicas. Ages 8 and up.
No one can leave this pleasing little harp alone! Follow-the-dot song sheets ingeniously slip underneath the strings to provide instant success in playing and learning. The lap harp makes a wonderful introductory instrument because of the ease of playing and sweet, clear sound. Comes complete with 12 sheets of music, tuning key, pick, and replacement string. Old World quality hardwood craftsmanship, lifetime string guarantee. Children (5 years and up) and adults alike enjoy it!
Songs include: Blue Tail Fly, Buffalo Gals, Clementine, Cripple Creek, Down In The Valley, Drinto To Me, Only With Thine Eyes, I've Been Working On The Railroad, Little Brown Jug, Meet Me In St. Louis, While Strolling Through The Park, Turkey In The Straw, and You Are My Sunshine.
More songs to play on your Melody Harp! These song packets will add to the enjoyment of owning a Melody Harp. Music is printed on durable and easy-to-keep-clean glossy catalog stock. And it's so easy to play, you don't even have to read music. Their special "dot system" is easy for any age to understand. Simply connect the dots with your pick. And what's more fun than just strummin' strings? Singing along with the music! So they've printed the words right on each music sheet... music and words together... nothing to lose! Songs include: Auld Lang Syne, Blow The Man Down, Good Night Ladies, Happy Days Are Here Again, Home On The Range, I Wish I Was Single Again, She'll Be Coming Around The Mountain, Shenandoah, Shoo Fly, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, That Old Gang Of Mine, When All The Works Done This Fall.
Songs include: A Hunting We Will Go, A Tisket A Tasket, Are You Sleeping?, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Froggie Went A Courtin', Hickory Dickory Dock, I'm A Little Teapot, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Polly Wolly Doodle, Pop Goes The Weasel, The Old Grey Mare, and Where O Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
12 more songs include: Camptown Races, Dinah, Eensy Weensy Spider, It's Raining, It's Pouring, Jack and Jill, Mary, Mary Quite Contrary, Mulberry Bush, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Skip To My Lou, Sweet Betsy From Pike, Ten Little Indians, and Three Blind Mice.
