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My First Classical Music Book: Book & CD (Naxos My First... Series) Hardcover – June 1, 2013

by Genevieve Helsby (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 265 ratings
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My First Classical Music Book is a delightfully colorful introduction to classical music, designed to fire the imagination of children aged 5-7 years. Readers are asked to think about the different places in which we might hear music. Then, each of the major composers and musical instrument families are introduced and brought to life in a vivid and enchanting way. Throughout the book, children are referred to the accompanying audio CD so that they can hear examples as they read. This is the most exceptional book of its kind, providing an absorbing experience for both eyes and ears.
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    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    10 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  5. Publisher
    Naxos Books
  6. Publication date
    June 1, 2013
  7. ISBN-10
    1843791188
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1843791188
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My First Book

My First Classical Music Book

by Genevieve Helsby, Illustrated by Jason Chapman

"An exuberant and fascinating introduction to instruments, melodies and composers alike - Handel, Brahms, Stravinsky, John Adams are all included - and comes with a CD, the carefully chosen tracks dovetailing nicely with the text.” – The Daily Telegraph

“This Naxos series, very educational for hearing and sensitivity, is excellent.” – Ritmo Magazine

Features:

  • Hardback
  • 68 Pages
  • Full-Color Illustrations
  • CD Included
  • Music also available online

After gaining a distinction in piano performance at Durham university, Genevieve Helsby graduated with an MA in music and went on to work at Chandos Records and Oxford University Press before joining Naxos as an editorial manager. Her passion for conveying the fun and vitality of classical music to children has led to a number of bestselling books and apps, most notably Meet the Instruments of the Orchestra!, My First Classical Music Book and My First Orchestra Book. She has also presented children’s concerts promoting some of these titles, and narrated her own rhyming verses for Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals in concert with the Sinfonia of Cambridge. She remains in charge of educational resources for Naxos and is currently looking after the creation of a brand new music website for children.

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Book Type Hardback Hardback Paperback Hardback
Pages 72 pages 68 pages 176 pages 68 pages
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Designed for Ages 5-7 Ages 4-9 Ages 7-12 Ages 5-7

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naxos Books; Har/Com edition (June 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1843791188
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1843791188
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 265 ratings

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Tish C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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I am using this with my twin grandchildren, who are in first grade, as part of their at home school curriculum. They love the "music lessons" I am providing through this book and are quickly developing a considerable interest in both classical music and in the instruments of the orchestra. We have finished this book and plan to continue our lessons with both the orchestra book and the piano book in the Naxos series. I would highly recommend these books as a great way to teach grade school children about classical music and the instruments used to play it. My grandchildren love this book and are now talking about learning to play instruments. They have also recognized several of the musical pieces and composers when they've heard them in other settings.
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J. Stanfield
5.0 out of 5 stars The kids love it
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016
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My first thought on looking at the book was that I had made a mistake and it was too advanced for the three year old twins. I was so wrong. This has information older kids will retain, but it also has simple bits the littles took hold of. One of the twins joins me in acting out what is happening in the music or dancing. The other sits mesmerized by the music, and he will ask for pieces again and again. "I want the one better than fireworks." (Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks ) "Can we hear where he sneaks into the castle?" (Grieg's Hall of the Mountain King) A new favorite is John Adam's Short Ride in a Fast Machine where the other twin and I bounced on the couch holding steering wheels like we were careening down the road, but our music lover again looked wide-eyed at the awesome sound. We also have simple kids songs they can sing along with, but this is a great way to introduce that music can have more depth and speak without words.
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ABandC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introductory book
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2016
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I introduced my nearly 3yo to Peter and the Wolf a few months ago, and he loved it. It became the only thing we listened to in the car, and after a few months I was ready for a change. We have both really enjoyed this book! The song selection is varied and excellent, and it buys us a full 70 minutes of peace on long car trips, which makes it worth much more than I paid for it :) He has even identified his favorite songs and requests them by name.

If you have a child ages 3-9 with an interest in classical music, this is a great introductory book. I also recommend a CD with Peter and the Wolf and Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. For older children there are other books that go into more detail about the composers and instruments.
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Thomas F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic recordings and performances on the accompanying CD! Amazing overall value.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2017
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The quality of the recordings on the accompanying CD is first rate! All live instruments, big orchestras, world-class performances, awesome sound. With musical products for children you never know what you'll get. Too often unfortunately I've encountered synthesized MIDI instruments used in children's music. Not so here. Which is even more remarkable considering the low price point. The book alone is easily worth double of what I paid for on Amazon. Fantastic print, beautiful illustrations. There is a dedicated double page for each composer as well as all the most common instruments. And for each composer and each instrument there is a piece of music on the CD. This product is an unbelievable value, both musically and educationally.
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Olivia
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic introduction to classical music for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
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I ordered this as a gift for a friend. As a professional classical musician, I wanted to find something that wasn't dumbed down and included real reputable recordings. This book is beautifully illustrated, has funny anecdotes and great listening guides to accompany the CD. It also exposes you to composers of many time periods and all the instruments in the orchestra. It is probably best suited for ages 5+, but younger children could still enjoy the music while looking at pictures. It would even be great for adults who have no classical music background! At $8 for a book with CD, this is a steal! I highly recommend it to all!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for homeschool
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019
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I purchased this to use with my homeschooled preschooler. Many composer studies are too advanced for preschool, but the mommy and me style classes are too babyish. This book is a decent fit for preschoolers as it presents the information in a fun way and relates classic music to their world. I foresee using this book being in our home library for a long time. It can definitely grow with your child beyond the preschool years.
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Armeene B.
4.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book if your child or grand child is just ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017
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This is a wonderful book if your child or grand child is just starting to know "classical music". My grand daughter is 5 and a half and just love it.
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Patricia A. Hamill
5.0 out of 5 stars My First Classical Music Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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What an outstanding book for the home, for school, for little and big children! The included CD demonstrates each instrument, each family with excellent selections, played by professional performers. The pictures appeal to children because of their color, action, and witty humor. I have been teaching music for over fifty years, and always ran around selecting various CD's to demonstrate the orchestral families and their individual instruments. Aside from Benjamin Britten's "Young Persons' Guide to the Orchestra" and Prokoviev's "Peter and the Wolf", there wasn't much out there that addressed the needs of the "child ear". This is a book which should be in every classroom and every home. P. Hamill
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Lisa D. Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars A very beautiful book
Reviewed in Germany on December 3, 2019
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Very beautiful and interesting book. Read music history while listening to the related pieces. It has simple, stimulating questions.
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sarahc
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2015
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We homeschool and bought this as a tool to teach music. What an awesome book! My kids love it and I really like how they help kids be aware of all the many places we find music - TV, Movies, the theatre. They are already becoming more aware and recognizing some classics too. It also teaches about the different instruments. Excellent, fun book; great for homeschooling curriculum or just a fun book to use and listen to.
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Silvia Masotti
5.0 out of 5 stars simpatico e accurato
Reviewed in Italy on June 30, 2015
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è un libro per ragazzini madrelingua inglese, ma io l'ho preso per un mio studente di prima liceo musicale con una disabilità per la quale i colleghi precedenti di inglese avevano praticamente rinunciato ad insegnargli la lingua. Invece lui è molto desideroso di imparare e molto bravo nelle materie musicali, quindi ha usato volentieri questo libro per imparare e presentare alla classe in inglese tutti i nomi e le caratteristiche degli strumenti musicali. Un bel libretto con CD che consiglio a tutti.
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arthurjean
5.0 out of 5 stars Livre cadeau
Reviewed in France on October 13, 2014
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ll s'agit d'un cadeau destiné à mon petit-fils...je ne sais pas encore si cela lui conviendra. Présentation très bien et couleurs attractives. Satisfaite de mon achat
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Lisa Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic collection of tunes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2014
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this was my favourite purchase of 2013 by far. I now buy it for all children's birthdays. The text annotating the music is sufficiently memorable my 4 year old can differentiate all the music even when we put it on shuffle. Even my 2 year old has favourites. I allow Bach's organ music to be skipped and the children put their hands over their ears for the only other track they don't like (Beethoven) but since all the tracks are 2-3 mins long you are quickly onto the next extract and mostly they are BRILLIANT. I never knew I liked Brahms or Rachmaninov! Please can we have book 2 (the instruments and composers ones are good but we'd love another like this)
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