Diatonic Songbooks/50 Kids Songs (english & german) - diatonic melodies, no music notes

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This collection features 50 well-known kids' songs from Europe and the USA, arranged for easy playing on various instruments such as the Pan Flute, Triola, Xylophon, Ocarina, Melodica, Penny Whistle, Harmonica, Kalimba, and Canjo. It includes original German and English lyrics. The "Diatonic Scale," a simple major scale with seven notes, simplifies melody playing compared to the chromatic scale of 12 notes. The book uses numbers starting from "0" to represent notes, with the vocal melody guiding the timing and length of the notes. Additionally, it provides charts for many instruments, including basic notes and corresponding numbers, making it suitable for beginners and those seeking to simplify music-making. The song list includes favorites such as "A, a, a, der Winter, der ist da!", "All the pretty little horses," "Alphabet song," "Aram sam sam," "Bingo Song," "Drei Chinesen mit dem Kontrabass," and many more, ensuring a delightful experience for young musicians and their families.