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Describes eighteen stringed instruments from all over the world including the violin, mandolin, moon guitar, and koto.

Brief introduction to various types of stringed instruments, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds, and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative captions,...

A brief introduction to the musical instruments of the strings family.

"Describes various stringed instruments from around the world including familiar instruments such as the guitar and violin, along with other traditional instruments such as the Japanese Koto and Indian lutes"--Provided by publisher.

Describes what stringed instruments are, the various types, and what makes each one unique.

Traces the development of stringed instruments through various cultures. Includes projects for making different kinds of instruments and exploring how sound is made on strings.

"Introduces the violin and other stringed instruments, such as the guitar and cello, and explains which musical instruments are used to form certain musical groups"--Provided by publisher.