Episode of Series “We Make Music”.
James Blades accompanied by Joan Goossens explains the history of instruments of percussion and tells the story of their development from the striking of a hollow log or empty gourd to the percussion instruments of the modern orchestra.
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ACMI Identifier
007966
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - History
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestra
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)