More than a dozen of the more commonly used percussion instruments are demonstrated. Chief attention is given to the structure, manner of tuning and playing of the tympani. Other percussion instruments represented are the tom-tom, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, gong cymbals, castanets, triangle bells, celeste, chimes and the xylophone. Included into the compositions used are portions of Schubert’s “March Militaire” and of Tchaikovsky’s “Fourth Symphony”. Demonstrations throughout are given in full orchestral setting.
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ACMI Identifier
008281
Language
English
Subject categories
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestra
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)