The Classic guitar: a miniature orchestra

United States, 1957

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Episode of Series “Music for Young People”.
Discusses and demonstrates the use of the versatility of the guitar and explains how colour and other effects are produced. Features Rey de la Torre.

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Credits

director

Lee R. Bobker

producer

Nina Collier

production company

Arts and Audiences

Dynamic Films

Duration

00:22:42:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1957

Appears in

Music for Young People

Group of items

Music for Young People

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

007385

Language

English

Subject categories

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Music & Performing Arts → Guitar

Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study

Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments

Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts

Music & Performing Arts → Stringed instruments

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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