This work provides practical ideas for early music making and more sophisticated ideas for creative improvisation. Specific sections of music are explored. The first of these is that of the basic ingredients of music, such as rhythm, pitch and timbre. The second section to be explored is music for those who experience learning difficulties. Also considered is the question of how to build musical relationships. The text looks additionally at the development of musical choice and creativity.
Introduction and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 The General Direction
Chapter 2 Ways Into Making Music Special
Chapter 3 Moving on to Make Music Special
Chapter 4 Increasing Sophistication
Chapter 5 Special Learners
Chapter 6 Developing Creativity and
Imagination
Chapter 7 Personal Musical Development
Chapter 8 Organisation and Resources to Make
Music Special
Appendix 1 The Relationship of Notes in Musical Scales
Appendix 2 Musical Examples
Appendix 3 Common Chords
Further Reading
Index
Biography
John Childs
