10 Best Children’s Musical Instruments Books

The Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video & Audio Access by Jay Wamsted was designed to help the absolute beginning student learn to play the piano or keyboard. This step by step course is designed for elementary school-aged children (ages 5-11) and quickly teaches the student to play songs they will know and love. These lessons start by playing with just the right hand and gradually build to adding the left hand thumb and learning how to play with both hands. Song arrangements were carefully selected to provide an easy transition from learning the basics to covering more interesting rhythms, techniques, and musical ideas. The book features standard music notation for each song and exercise along with fingering notation and hand shifts to make the course easier to learn. This method includes online access to over an hour of video instruction that will help the child play with proper form and timing. The video shows the piano, both hands, and the sheet music on-screen at the same time. The audio tracks allow the student to practice and play along with easy songs at two speeds. The slower speed features just the piano playing the song. The faster version includes vocals and other instruments in a performance-like setting. The combination of book, video, and audio make this the easiest to understand piano course for kids available.Songlist: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Ode to Joy, Hot Cross Buns, Jingle Bells, Oh When the Saints, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Rain Rain Go Away, This Old Man, Hush Little Baby, I Have a Little Dreidel, Frere Jacques, Alouette, Yankee Doodle- Watch & Learn, Inc.

The Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video & Audio Access by Jay Wamsted was designed to help the absolute beginning student learn to play the guitar. This step by step course is designed for elementary school-aged children (ages 5-10) and quickly teaches the student to play songs they will know and love. These lessons start by playing beginner chord shapes (G, C, G7, D) that are easier for younger students with smaller hands. Song arrangements and strum patterns were carefully selected to help children have early success playing the guitar. This course will help the young beginner avoid getting frustrated and quitting the instrument. The next section of the book teaches the same songs but with full chord shapes. This can be used for either a beginner with larger hands or for a student who is now ready to expand their playing. This course includes online access to video instruction and audio tracks. The video lessons allow the child to hear and see how each song is played from a rhythm and technique standpoint. The video also shows the guitar, both hands, and the sheet music on-screen at the same time. Songlist: He’s Got the Whole World, Mary Had a Little Lamb, The Wheels on the Bus, Row Row Row Your Boat, Hush Little Baby, Rain Rain Go Away, Hokey Pokey, If You’re Happy and You Know It, Itsy Bitsy Spider, John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, Oh When the Saints, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

The ukulele is the perfect first instrument for kids! * Instructional guide for kids to learn how to play the ukulele * 24 easy-to-learn songs , games, and activities * Introduce children to music and the benefits of playing an instrument with this excellent resource * Kid-friendly fun facts on the uke’s history, fundamentals like tuning and holding positions, basic chords, and more * Charming illustrations and diagrams with easy-to-follow instructions for parents to teach their children * Author Emily Arrow is an official Kala artist, award-winning children’s songwriter, and popular music educator The benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show you why and how. Filled with kid-friendly instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, with Kids’ Guide to Learning the Ukulele , children will learn and then practice 24 songs, games, and activities. From songs about counting to songs about yoga, each exciting musical activity provides a rich and playful learning experience kids will love! Author Emily Arrow has over 10 years of experience working with children and teachers in music education. An award-winning children’s songwriter, an official Kala Brand Music Co. artist, and popular YouTube personality, her work has also been featured on SiriusXM’s Kid’s Place Live , as well as Sesame Street Studios. Kids’ Guide to Learning the Ukulele is a must-have musical journey for children and parents or teachers alike–no prior experience or knowledge needed!

This book and streaming video course is all that your children will ever need for getting started and having fun playing the most famous and cherished guitar songs! Music Professor Damon Ferrante guides children five and up through how to play the guitar with step-by-step lessons for beginners and streaming video lessons. This easy-to-follow method, used by thousands of guitar students and teachers, is designed to be interactive, engaging and fun. It is specifically crafted to suit the needs of all children beginning the guitar. No music reading is required! Learn great guitar songs! Each child learns how to play the guitar and read music through playing famous and beautiful songs and pieces. Along the way, there are jokes, illustrations, and characters that make learning exciting and engaging. Based on over twenty-five years of guitar teaching experience, Damon Ferrante’s guitar books are used by thousands of students and teachers. Guitar Book for Children 5 & Up will greatly improve your child’s guitar technique, song repertoire, creativity, and understanding of music. Ask yourself this: 1. Have you always wanted your children to learn how to play famous guitar songs, but did not know where to start? 2. Did they start guitar lessons once and give up because the lessons were too difficult? 3. Are you struggling to follow online guitar lessons with them that seem to jump all over the place without any sense of direction or consistency? 4. Would you like to expand their musical understanding and have them learn how to play the guitar through an affordable, step-by-step book and video course? If your answer to any of the these questions is yes, then this beginner guitar book and video course is definitely for you and your children! Here is a list of some of the great guitar music you will learn in this book: * Ode to Joy by Beethoven * Happy Birthday * Amazing Grace * Take Me Out to the Ballgame * Jingle Bells * Kum-Bah-Yah * Silent Night * Yankee Doodle * Old MacDonald * Shenandoah * When the Saints Go Marching In * Mary Had a Little Lamb * Brahms’ Famous Lullaby * This Little Light of Mine * The Alphabet Song * Simple Gifts * Home on the Range * Hickory Dickory Dock * The Farmer in the Dell * Skip to My Lou * The Muffin Man * And Many More Songs and Pieces!

This interactive book and streaming video course is the perfect introduction to piano for kids! Piano Professor Damon Ferrante provides children a complete foundation in the study of the piano. Its easy, colorful, and upbeat learning style enables the young beginner student to think, feel, and develop musically. Learn play the piano and read music through playing famous and beautiful songs and pieces. Along the way, there are jokes, illustrations, and characters that make learning exciting and engaging. No Music Reading Required. Learn how to read music with this book! Based on over twenty-five years of piano teaching experience, Damon Ferrante’s piano books are used by thousands of piano students and teachers. Piano Book for Kids 5 & Up will greatly improve your child’s piano technique, song repertoire, creativity, and understanding of music. The following great music is covered in this book and streaming video course: * Ode to Joy by Beethoven * Amazing Grace * Happy Birthday * Jingle Bells * Yankee Doodle * When the Saints Go Marching In * Scarborough Fair * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star * Mary had a Little Lamb * Take Me Out to the Ballgame * Michael, Row the Boat Ashore * House of the Rising Sun * This Little Light of Mine * Home on the Range * Shenandoah *And Many More Great Songs and Pieces!