The book comes with an audio CD presenting the sounds of the instruments in lively solo and ensemble pieces.Instrument making is an excellent hands-on learning activity both for the home and the classroom. More importantly its enjoyable and gives a sense of accomplishment to the child in making then playing their own musical instrument.

The goal of the author in writing this book was to create a collection of children's instruments that:-

• are simple and kid buildable
• use available and affordable materials
• require no specialized or dangerous tools
• instruments should be playable by children
• be good sounding

Simple to make plus good sounding  turns out to be an elusive combination......but not an impossible one. The author from his many years of experience has been able to do just that.

The simplest instruments are suitable for pre-school children with a range extending through primary and middle school and beyond.

There are 30 instruments to make and with their variations add up to 67 activities.

All the plans are well laid out with with clear instructions, photos of the finished product, skill level and a material list with ideas on how to get the best sound from them and a small amount of musical theory.

This book can give you many hours of fun and accomplishment.

Author : Bart Hopkin pub 2009 USA