The foundational picture book about playing the piano! How exciting: Ella finally gets her own piano! She is determined to learn how to play it. But it's not that easy: first, she has to read music, then place all her fingers on the keys - but where exactly? Luckily, Ella has her grandpa Antonio, the conductor, and her cat Tamino by her side. Together, they visit a piano factory, learn about other keyboard instruments like the harpsichord and the organ – and look forward to Ella's first recital night at music school! Marko Simsa tells a lively story about playing the piano and explains a lot of interesting facts about this popular instrument through numerous music examples. For all young aspiring pianists and those who want to become one! The accompanying CD contains numerous audio examples and information about music and instruments. Piano: Giovanna Farigu and Peter Hofmann, Harpsichord: Jürgen Krömer, Organ: Erke Duit, Violin: Thomas Fheodoroff, Baritone: Rudolf Katzböck, Narrator: Marko Simsa.