The brasses

Unknown, 1955

Film
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Episode of Series “Instruments of the band and orchestra”.
Explains the contribution of the brass section in bands and orchestras. Explains the principle of sound production in the brass instruments. Includes demonstrations of the trumpet, cornet, french horn, trombone, baritone and tuba.

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Credits

production company

Coronet Instructional Films

Duration

00:09:35:00

Production places
Unknown
Production dates
1955

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Instruments of the band and orchestra

Group of items

Instruments of the band and orchestra

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323374

Language

English

Subject categories

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Music & Performing Arts → Brass instruments

Music & Performing Arts → Orchestra

Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music

Short films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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