Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin', grades 6 and up
High School / Fine Arts / Music
Award-winning, high-interest read for middle-school students. Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin': A History of American Musical Instruments by Susan VanHecke. Video, audio, and more at www.ragginjazzinrockin.com. Meet the inventors and innovators who defined American music history: Steinway (pianos), Zildjian (cymbals), Martin (guitars), Conn (brass), Ludwig (drums), Hammond (organ), Fender (electric guitars), Moog (synths). Common Core-aligned and annotated discussion guide: http://www.teachertube.com/document/12746