Brief introduction to various types of stringed instruments, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds, and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative captions,...

Describes eighteen stringed instruments from all over the world including the violin, mandolin, moon guitar, and koto.

"Introduces the violin and other stringed instruments, such as the guitar and cello, and explains which musical instruments are used to form certain musical groups"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes various stringed instruments from around the world including familiar instruments such as the guitar and violin, along with other traditional instruments such as the Japanese Koto and Indian lutes"--Provided by publisher.

"Masters of Tonewood focuses on many of the traditional centers of stringed instrument making, highlights the forests associated with them, and foregrounds the expertise and experiences of foresters, tonewood millers, luthiers, and musicians, offering readers an account of the relationship between music, forestry, and handcrafts"--