Making Musical Instruments from Junk - Softcover

Nick Penny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713672463 ISBN 13: 9780713672466

Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

This book offers a wealth of ideas for making satisfying musical instruments from everyday materials. It is aimed at children aged eight and upwards who can work on their own with occasional adult help. The book will include 12 practical projects, with step by step instructions and photographs. There are also sections on choosing appropriate materials, and design and decoration techniques. The book encourages children to develop their own ideas, as well as offering tried and tested design and technology techniques which are guaranteed to work.

About this title

About the Author

Nick Penny has had a varied career as a musician, composer, instrument-maker and educator. He has visited more than 1,500 schools with his workshops and performances, reaching half a million children. The instruments in the book were developed from these workshops and the book includes many ideas from children.

Review

"Teachers will find this book useful for class projects or students can use the book independently " Dept. of Education Primary Focus Nonfiction (2006)

Edition details

• Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713672463
• ISBN 13: 9780713672466
• Binding: Paperback