Episode of Series “Listening to Music”
Examines the construction, and basic techniques for playing, of the violin, viola and violoncello (cello). All three instruments are similar in construction. Shots of the violin show the body, bridge, nut and peg box; the purpose of each is explained. The violin, smallest of the three, has the shortest strings and the highest pitch; the cello with the longest strings has the deepest voice. Shows how the players make other notes besides those given by each open string. In conclusion, the trio plays Minuet from “Divertimento in E Flat” by Mozart.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010364
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musical instruments - Construction
Music & Performing Arts → Stringed instruments
Music & Performing Arts → Violin - Construction
Music & Performing Arts → Violoncello
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)