The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: The Nutcracker: Learn 8 Easy Pieces from the Series!

By Frances Lincoln Children's Books

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

Color 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 favorite 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 FairyFinale

Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836002327
• ISBN13: 9781836002321
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 10.6" x 12.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2