About this item
Using one of the most famous works in classical music - Beethoven's Fifth Symphony - here is the perfect way to introduce a young child to the world of classical music. This charming and interactive picture book with its panel of 19 sound buttons is like a ticket to a concert hall, taking readers on a journey from the exciting first moment when the musicians begin tuning up to the end of the first movement (attention newcomers: don't clap yet!) . At each step of the way, readers learn the basics of classical music and the orchestra: What is a conductor? What is a symphony? Who was Beethoven? The different aspects of music: melody, harmony, tempo, theme. And the families of instruments - strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. But the best part is that every critical idea is illustrated in gorgeous sound.
About the Author
Carolyn Sloan was born in New York City. She is passionate about using music to better the world in which she lives. She writes music and books for children and songs for theater and television.
