The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: The Nutcracker

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 thisnew Story Orchestra format, young readers can nowplay the tunes themselves!

Colour 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 telling, along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from The Nutcracker story are there toencourage young musiciansas they play their first notes withthe sound of apiano.

I Can Play: The NutcrackerGrandfather's DanceClara's DreamWaltz of the SnowflakesRussian DanceDance of the Reed FlutesWaltz of the FlowersDance of the Sugar Plum FairyFinaleReaders should press firmly on the pages to activate the keys, encouraging them to explore the possibilities of making music!