Title Information: Concept The student book supports engaging teaching and application-oriented learning. The variety of topics fosters a love for music and enables different forms of instruction. The learning areas of making music and singing, listening and reflecting, dancing, composing, and improvising are closely interconnected. Students can individually develop their musical skills. A new chapter introduces music theory in a hands-on manner. References to literature and visual arts, nature, and everyday media shape its integrative character. Design The cover pages feature a generous illustration of a xylophone or keyboard, images of instruments, and a timeline. A double-sided photo sparks curiosity and introduces each chapter. The special pages titled Fermate at the end of each chapter provide summaries, project offers, and more. Numerous cross-references.