Playing the Piano and Keyboards cover

Playing the Piano and Keyboards

Author: Blackwood, Alan

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 6.6
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4783
Points per Word 0.000209
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This book explores how a piano works, the origins of the instrument, and how it has evolved to the present day.

Quick Summary

Kids get to discover the secrets behind how hammers, strings, and pedals work together to create the magical sounds of a piano, like detectives uncovering musical treasure. They'll love traveling through time from ancient harpsichords to modern keyboards, seeing how musical innovators solved puzzles to build the instruments we know today. If your kid loves "Magic School Bus" and its world-exploring adventures, they'll adore this musical journey that turns instrument science into an epic quest. Perfect for ages 5-8 in kindergarten through third grade who are curious about how things work and want to impress their music teacher with cool piano facts.