Musical Instruments Author:Paul Sturman This cassette accompanies Musical Instruments which introduces many of the most popular instruments in Western music today from the traditional to the electronic used in rock and jazz. Drawings show how groups of instruments and different voices produce their sounds. Each instrument is illustrated with a description of how it is made and played,... more » examples of music written for it and well-known performers. The cassette includes music illustrating different instruments and their special effects, as well as 'listening tasks'. Practical 'sound experiments' exercises deal with different ideas and sounds. Musical Instruments provides invaluable background information necessary for the listening and composing elements of the GCSE examination and the listening and appraising requirements of Attainment Target 2 at Key Stage 3.« less