Thames & hudson ltd History of music for children (Thames & Hudson Ltd)

Following on from the success of the award-winning A History of Pictures for Children comes this introduction to the history of music that takes children on a musical journey around the world. Readers will meet along the way a diverse cast of composers, musicians and performers who all make music in different ways in a variety of different genres, from Bach to Billie Eilish, Mozart to Miriam Makeba.

Why do we make music$74 Which instruments make up a classical orchestra$75 How does music affect our brains and emotions$76 These are just some of the fascinating questions addressed in this book, which looks at music's transnational and boundary-breaking qualities.All over the world and throughout time, music has been recorded and passed down through different oral traditions and forms of notation.

It has always been a powerful catalyst for influencing change and connecting people. And what might the future of music hold$77 Exploring the technology we use to listen to and create music, the authors imagine new possibilities such as computer-generated compositions and robot musicians.Includes an online playlist organized żeby chapter that children can listen to as they read.