A general music program that starts with great literature and an "ear-before eye" philosophy to build music literacy. Songs are broken down into their component parts and then reassembled so that students have greater musical understanding.

A general music program that starts with great literature and an "ear-before eye" philosophy to build music literacy. Songs are broken down into their component parts and then reassembled so that students have greater musical understanding.

"This delightful song tells the story of Liza Lou, who dreams of woning a china doll after seeing one in a peddler's cart. Owning a china doll, however, would be a luxury far out of reach for a poor mountain girl from the Ozarks...includes a description of the history of the song, the notation of the song, and a link to download the song in audio form at no cost"--Back cover.

A cumulative song that has been shared for more than 100 years, each verse of "Had a Little Rooster" introduces a new character and a new sound that must be added to the previous verse. Cumulative songs are tons of fun for kids, challenging singers to use more and more breath and to remember an ever-increasing cast of characters and sounds. The song can be downloaded with a code included in the book.

"'Jennie Jenkins' is a well-known American folk song, sumptuously illustrated"--Page [4] of cover.

Kitty Alone is the latest in a series of captivating picture books, each based on a beloved songtale from the great American folk music heritage. In this version the song is set in the Appalachian Mountains and uses a bobcat, called a "woods ghost" by locals, as the title character. Like the other titles in the First Steps in Music series, Kitty Alone includes song history and notation, along with a free download link for the song, sung by Jill Trinka...