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Friday, January 29, 2016
Expanded Memorabilia Selections for Fundraising, Party Favors, Prizes, & Gifts!
Collectible ceramic mugs, keychains, ornaments, magnets, cards, postcards, posters, puzzles, and other items are available from Schottenbauer Publishing through Zazzle and Zazzle International. Selections are attractive options for fundraising, party favors, and gifts.
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Thursday, November 19, 2015
Musical Instrument Demo Videos
Click on the direct links below to hear the following low-cost instruments. The woodwinds, brass, and strings are available from Music123, while the recorders are available from West Music and the xylophone is available from Percussion Source.
Etude Instruments (Music123)
Trumpet
Trombone
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
pBone (Music123)
Plastic Trombone
Florea Strings (Music123)
Violin
Korogi Tabletop Models (Percussion Source)
Xylophone, 2.6 Octave
Harmony and Aulos Recorder (West Music)
Recorders
An earlier video contains a mixed selection of these instruments. Audio demonstrations are also available from the publisher on SoundCloud.
When purchasing an introductory musical instrument, remember to purchase Big Print Music Method Exercises, Solos, Duets, Ensemble, & Conducting Method, perfect for beginners in school and homeschool! Big Print Music Method is available from MusicaNeo from $2 per e-file, and is available in print from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace, CreateSpace Wholesale, and other online stores!
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
NEW! The Science of Golf!
A new series of graph books is now available from Schottenbauer Publishing, both in English and in German translation.
Golf Science
(German/Deutsch Title: Golf Wissenschaft)
This book series contains graphs of golfing equipment in motion. Volume 1 shows the trajectories of various golf balls as they bounce on concrete, and the movement of a selection of clubs, irons, and a putter as they swing and hit balls in the lab. Graphs demonstrate a variety of techniques, including the presence and lack of follow-through in laboratory conditions.
(German/Deutsch Title: Golf Wissenschaft)
This book series contains graphs of golfing equipment in motion. Volume 1 shows the trajectories of various golf balls as they bounce on concrete, and the movement of a selection of clubs, irons, and a putter as they swing and hit balls in the lab. Graphs demonstrate a variety of techniques, including the presence and lack of follow-through in laboratory conditions.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
What Age to Start Learning Recorder?
What is the best age for learning recorder? The answer to this question is linked to the size of the recorder. Recorders are available in many sizes, from small to large. The smallest, the garklein, is tiny enough for a 3-year-old child to hold! The sizing chart below provides a guide to selecting a recorder, for individuals of average build:
Age 3+ Garklein in C
Age 5+ Sopranino in F
Age 7+ Soprano in C
Age 10+ Alto in F
Age 15+ Tenor in C
Age 15+ Bass in F
Students should note that tenor and bass instruments are very similar in their requirements for the size of hand, with several caveats. Most bass recorders have keys for the lowest holes in both hands, which ironically makes the fingering span more comfortable than the natural tenor recorder. In contrast, the tenor recorder is available in many models, some of which offer the traditionally large span, and others which feature extra keys and/or a bent neck, resulting in a shorter span between fingers.A few additional details are useful when choosing a recorder. First of all, buyers should be aware that the tuning requirements for recorder vary widely, due to different historical standards. Students should check that the recorder is in tune with other recorders being used in the same musical ensemble. The term "tuning" refers to the frequency of pitch for the A, which is modern times is usually set at 440 Hertz for all pianos, plus band and symphony orchestra instruments. Historical recorders may be manufactured for a pitch of 442 or 445 Hertz, resulting in instruments which are chronically out of tune with modern instruments.
Second, it is necessary to know whether the recorder has been created with Baroque/English or German fingerings. Although only slightly different, these fingerings may be difficult to unlearn at a later point in time. Solve this proactively by selecting the right equipment for your school or ensemble!
Third, students should know the proper ranges of the recorder being purchased. The lowest pitch of a recorder is either C or F, although some modern high-end recorders have extensions for one or two lower notes. These conventions around lowest pitch presents a challenge for learning fingerings. The same pattern of fingerings map to different notes, depending on the lowest note of the recorder. Therefore, for the typical student, it is easier to specialize in only recorders in C or recorders in F.
Fourth, buyers should be aware of the options for quality and price range for recorders. The most common models, soprano recorders in C, are usually made of plastic and cost only $3 to $5 at most music stores. These models are fine for learning recorder. Most importantly, the plastic mouthpiece can safely be washed, which is necessary for good hygiene if the recorder is to be played by more than one student. The next most affordable recorders are the plastic garklein in C, sopranino in F, and alto in F, which may be available for $20 to $30 each. Tenor and bass recorders in plastic are usually much higher in cost. The best value is the Harmony recorder set, consisting of plastic models (sopranino through bass), available from West Music for just under $200. Schools, parents, and students who require the best are advised to purchase wooden recorders, which begin around $100 and may cost as much as thousands of dollars each.
Once a recorder has been selected, consider The Big Print Music Method. A free sample of the Big Print Exercises for Soprano Recorder (German Fingerings), is available for download from MusicaNeo. Excerpts from several of The Big Print Music Method exercise books and Big Print Ensemble are located below.
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| Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method Booster |
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| Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method, 3-Note Exercises |
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| Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method, Interval Exercises |
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| Excerpt from Big Print Ensemble |
The Big Print Music Method is available from MusicaNeo for as little as $4 per e-file. Books in the series are also available in print from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace, CreateSpace Direct Wholesale, and other internet retailers.
Worldwide, books in The Big Print Music Method are available through internet retailers such as Amazon in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy,
Worldwide, books in The Big Print Music Method are available through internet retailers such as Amazon in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy,
Monday, May 11, 2015
Which Book of Graphs to Select?
With over 8,000 graphs of sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, entertainment, and general physics from Schottenbauer Publishing, it may seem mind-boggling to make any selection. Fortunately, a free Teacher Resource Guide is available, with a chart listing the types of data present in each lab manual. Across the selection of books, data types include:
General Mechanics
- Video Analysis
- Force & Acceleration
- Motion & Rotational Motion
Electricity & Magnetism
- Power, Current, & Voltage
- Light Intensity & Magnetic Field
Acoustics
- Sound Pressure (Microphone) & Sound Level
- Gas Pressure & Wind Speed
- Temperature
- Water Flow Rate
Health & Biophysics
- Joint Position & Angles (Goniometer)
- Electrical Activity of the Heart (EKG) & Muscles (EMG)
- Breathing Rate & Lung Volume
- Heart Rate & Blood Pressure
Lab manuals include subject-specific series of books, plus a set of convenient themed anthologies with 28 graphs each. Specific ideas for incorporating graphs into education are
available in the blog Graphs in Education.
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Sunday, April 19, 2015
NEW! The Science of Baseball: Volumes 1 & 2!
A new series of graph books is now available from Schottenbauer Publishing, both in English and in German translation.
The Science of Baseball, Volumes 1 & 2
(German/Deutsch Title: Die Wissenschaft der Baseball: Bände 1 & 2)
This book series contains graphs relevant to baseball and softball. Volume 1 shows the trajectories of plastic baseballs ejected from a pitching machine, including hardball, softball, pop fly, and grounder patterns. A subset of graphs also show lateral drift of the ball during a windy day. Volume 2 compares and contrasts a variety of balls and bats. These include bats made from wood, plastic, and aluminum, which are tested on an official baseball, two safety balls, plastic balls with and without holes, a wiffle ball, and a softball. Experiments show balls falling and rebounding from bats and a concrete floor, balls rebounding as they hit a piece of plywood set at various angles, and bats hitting balls from a stationary tee.
The Science of Baseball, Volumes 1 & 2(German/Deutsch Title: Die Wissenschaft der Baseball: Bände 1 & 2)
This book series contains graphs relevant to baseball and softball. Volume 1 shows the trajectories of plastic baseballs ejected from a pitching machine, including hardball, softball, pop fly, and grounder patterns. A subset of graphs also show lateral drift of the ball during a windy day. Volume 2 compares and contrasts a variety of balls and bats. These include bats made from wood, plastic, and aluminum, which are tested on an official baseball, two safety balls, plastic balls with and without holes, a wiffle ball, and a softball. Experiments show balls falling and rebounding from bats and a concrete floor, balls rebounding as they hit a piece of plywood set at various angles, and bats hitting balls from a stationary tee.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Celebrating Summer with "The Geometry of Gardens"!
This book is available in multiple options from Amazon. It can be purchased as a Kindle e-book for only $4. Amazon also offers two plans for reading the book for free! With a Kindle Unlimited subscription for $9.99 per month, readers gain free access to this book and 600,000 other e-books. Currently, Amazon is offering a free 30-day trial to KindleUnlimited! Another option is to borrow the book for free with an Amazon Prime subscription at $99 per year.
"The Geometry of Gardens" is also available in print. CreateSpace offers the print edition at a retail price of $12, with a discount for wholesale only. Amazon usually offers the book at a discount of approximately 10%, for $10.80.
This book is part of a series of geometry workbooks by the same author. Other selections include sports, home construction, and architecture. Additional information about the series is available in this blog under Math Education and at the Schottenbauer Publishing website under Education:Math.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Author Publishes Over 1000 Books within 3 Years!
The author, composer, and educational publisher M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D., has published over 1000 books, e-books, sheet music, and editions within 3 years! After having stored up ideas for years, the author finally set to work in late 2011, writing several lengthy educational book series in science, math, music, language, and sports. The series are highly graphical and visual, providing readers with easy and colorful access to essential concepts. Examples include geometry workbooks for young children featuring a colorful cartoon character engaged in sports activities, as well as a series of science lab manuals on popular topics, a series of language puzzles and tests, and The Big Print Music Method. Despite all the progress, the author expects that work on the series will likely continue until the end of 2015, at which time M. Schottenbauer plans to take up writing books for adults.
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Friday, May 2, 2014
New Book Celebrating the Science of Football and Rugby!
The science and math of football and rugby are illustrated in accessible, colorful graphs in the new book, "Bounce, Roll, & Fly: The Science of Balls: Volume 7" by M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. This book, seventh in a series on the science of balls, focuses on the motion of an official football and regulation-size rugby ball. Graphs show these two balls turning, spinning, rocking, rolling, falling, bouncing, and flying! This book can be purchased from Amazon and affiliates at discount retail, and CreateSpace at retail and wholesale prices, in both English and German translation. Additional information is available at the Schottenbauer Publishing website.
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