Book, Spiral John E.Thomas Published in: 2005 Publisher: Sterling Publishing Language: English Introducing a bright and appealing kit that will have kids making music in no time at all--and this one even comes packaged with an instrument to play!The recorder is one of the most popular instruments in the classroom--an effective and economical teaching tool that children can start playing relatively quickly. And this comprehensive, colorful new manual, which comes complete with a cool blue recorder, offers a light and fun approach to learning, teaching everything from musical notation to folk songs and classical compositions. Plus, the spiral-bound book stands up like an easel inside its box for easy playing. Kids will have a truly harmonious experience with their recorder as they look through the eye-catching diagrams and charts, and find out about notes, symbols, and markings; holding the instrument; fingering; basic techniques such as breathing and articulation; musical terms; chords