The Right Instrument for Your Child - Softcover

Ben-Tovim MBE, Atarah; Boyd, Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1409138127 ISBN 13: 9781409138129

Publisher: Orion Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

An updated edition of the definitive guide to choosing the right instrument to unlock a child's musical potential

Offering a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child, this unique book starts with the child's physical and emotional makeup, and uses questionnaires and charts to systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might not enjoy playing the piano as it is predominantly a solo instrument appealing to quiet introverts, yet many a child has been forced to learn only to give up as soon as they are allowed. As well as examining each individual instrument, it gives advice on how some of the pitfalls can be avoided and provides information on buying and practicing. Based on years of research by the authors, this is a comprehensive and inspirational book that will help unlock every child's potential.

About this title

About the Author:

Atarah Ben-Tovim was made an MBE for services to children's music. She has an honorary doctorate of music from the British Council for National Academic Awards, is an associate of both the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, and was a child prodigy on the flute. Douglas Boyd is a musical drop-out, has been a BBC TV producer, and is a linguist.

Review:

"A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments."  —Guardian

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1409138127
• ISBN 13: 9781409138129
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176