The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: The Nutcracker

Jessica Courtney Tickle

£16.99

With a keyboard that plays the sound of a piano, enchanting illustrations from The Story Orchestra’s The Nutcracker story book, and colour- and shape-coded instruction, I Can Play The Nutcracker  shows young musicians how to play 8 famous classical tunes from the famous ballet.
 

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Publish Date: 17/10/2024

Description

From the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from The Nutcracker as you follow the story.While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this  new Story Orchestra format, young readers can now  play the tunes themselves!  Colour and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so  kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies, so even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. For best results,  playing readers the original piece first is recommended  so children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune.  Each song includes  an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling, along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from The Nutcracker story are there to  encourage young musicians  as they play their first notes with  the sound of a  piano.  I Can Play: The NutcrackerGrandfather’s DanceClara’s DreamWaltz of the SnowflakesRussian DanceDance of the Reed FlutesWaltz of the FlowersDance of the Sugar Plum FairyFinaleReaders should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!

Additional information

Weight 500 g
Dimensions 311 × 273 × 1 mm
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Cover

Hardback

Pages

16

Language

English

Edition
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Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J