Why Is This Music So Famous?
Author임승수Illustrator조승연PublishedMarch 31, 2026
Pages · Size148p · 169*229ISBN9791167553768Price15,000원
Awards · Selections2026년 상반기 올해의 청소년 교양도서 우수선정도서
About This Book
From "Für Elise" and the "Wedding March" to "The Phantom of the Opera"
12 Music Stories You've Heard but Never Really Known Think about it for a moment. The familiar melody that plays when you open a convenience store door, the beeping sound when a truck backs up, the cheerful chime of a restaurant order bell—believe it or not, they're all the same piece of music. Many readers will nod and say, "Aha, of course," after recalling just a few bars. Yet few people realize that all these melodies come from Beethoven's masterpiece, "Für Elise." Even when a melody is one we hear constantly in everyday life, it's surprisingly hard to recall the title and composer on the spot.
Why Is This Music So Famous? is the latest entry in the bestselling "Why Is It So Famous?" children's educational series. It explores the fascinating anecdotes behind familiar and celebrated music we've heard but never really known, the lives of the composers, and intriguing facts about musical instruments. From the hidden stories behind textbook genius composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach and their signature works—the book answers the question its title poses: we know it's famous, but why exactly? It unpacks each piece's charm and key listening points, along with the rumors and misconceptions surrounding them, in an accessible and entertaining way. As young readers explore twelve music stories in these pages, they'll discover cherished musical companions to enjoy and love for a lifetime. ★Elementary Curriculum Connections★
Grade 5 Music, 1st Semester > 2. Jump Around and Have Fun > Meet the Wind Instruments
Grade 5 Music, 1st Semester > 3. Growing Together > Musical Forms
Grade 5 Music, 2nd Semester > 1. Nurturing the Seeds of Music > The Wind Instrument Family
Grade 5 Music, 2nd Semester > 2. Spreading the Fragrance of Music > A Rainbow World of Harmony
Grade 5 Music, 2nd Semester > 4. Sharing the Breath of Music > Make Your Own Wind Instrument
Grade 6 Music > Spreading the Wings of Music > The String Instrument Family
12 Music Stories You've Heard but Never Really Known Think about it for a moment. The familiar melody that plays when you open a convenience store door, the beeping sound when a truck backs up, the cheerful chime of a restaurant order bell—believe it or not, they're all the same piece of music. Many readers will nod and say, "Aha, of course," after recalling just a few bars. Yet few people realize that all these melodies come from Beethoven's masterpiece, "Für Elise." Even when a melody is one we hear constantly in everyday life, it's surprisingly hard to recall the title and composer on the spot.
Why Is This Music So Famous? is the latest entry in the bestselling "Why Is It So Famous?" children's educational series. It explores the fascinating anecdotes behind familiar and celebrated music we've heard but never really known, the lives of the composers, and intriguing facts about musical instruments. From the hidden stories behind textbook genius composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach and their signature works—the book answers the question its title poses: we know it's famous, but why exactly? It unpacks each piece's charm and key listening points, along with the rumors and misconceptions surrounding them, in an accessible and entertaining way. As young readers explore twelve music stories in these pages, they'll discover cherished musical companions to enjoy and love for a lifetime. ★Elementary Curriculum Connections★
Grade 5 Music, 1st Semester > 2. Jump Around and Have Fun > Meet the Wind Instruments
Grade 5 Music, 1st Semester > 3. Growing Together > Musical Forms
Grade 5 Music, 2nd Semester > 1. Nurturing the Seeds of Music > The Wind Instrument Family
Grade 5 Music, 2nd Semester > 2. Spreading the Fragrance of Music > A Rainbow World of Harmony
Grade 5 Music, 2nd Semester > 4. Sharing the Breath of Music > Make Your Own Wind Instrument
Grade 6 Music > Spreading the Wings of Music > The String Instrument Family