While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in thisnew Story Orchestra title, young readers can nowplay the tunes themselves!

Color and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, sokids 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 recommendedso children can familiarise themselves with the pacing of the tune.

Each song includesan enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is tellingalong with playing tips. All the favourite characters from the series are there toencourage young musiciansas they play their first notes withthe sound of apiano.