First Steps in Global Music

Travel the globe with this collection of songs that have captivated the imaginations of children across the continents!

Author Karen Howard opens the door to encountering songs from diverse cultures and experiences on themes from family, animals, flowers, food, and more. Songs are organized by geographical region, with context and guidance to bring each song to life.

Based on the First Steps in Music series, this book is similarly organized by Fragment Singing, Simple Songs, Movement of Form and Expression, Movement with the Beat, and Songtales. It is easily accessible for teachers hoping to expand their global curriculum.

Featuring music from Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Israel, Lebanon, Quebec, Guatemala, Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland, and Republic of Georgia.