M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet

by Kathy-jo Wargin, Katherine Larson (Illustrator)

Overview

From the oom pah pah of the brass section to the tickle and tease of the keyboard ivories, "M is for Melody" gives a music lesson in alphabet form. Instruments, composers, terms, and even musical styles are examined from A-Z in easy, read-aloud rhymes and expository, accompanied by colorful and engaging artwork. Based on MENC National Standards for Music Education, educators will find this a valuable addition to their classroom material.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585363322
Publisher:	Sleeping Bear Press
Publication date:	12/15/2006
Series:	Sleeping Bear Alphabets - Arts
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	203,325
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	4 - 12 Years

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1-3-This musical survey saunters through the alphabet to define a wide variety of terms, instruments, and techniques. Each spread features a rhymed four- or eight-line verse to introduce a word, with the opposite page giving a short definition and examples. Some letters introduce two words: "C is for Conductors" and "Composer" and "D is for Drum majors" and "Dynamic." The verses are appealing, although at times the meter is awkward. Overall, though, the author successfully introduces a wealth of information without overwhelming readers. The watercolor artwork is serviceable but does not approach the imaginative illustrations that dance across the pages of Aliki's Ah, Music! (HarperCollins, 2003) or Kathleen Krull's M Is for Music (Harcourt, 2003), the latter using the same alphabetical approach to the subject. For larger collections.-Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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