The Beats go on: percussion from Pleistocene to Paradiddle

United States, 1971

Film
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Traces the existence of percussion instruments throughout man’s history, examining both development and playing techniques. Considers the types of idiophones which make a sound when they are hit, shaken or struck. Features drummer, Shelly Manne. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.

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Credits

director

Lee Mishkin

producer

Nick Bosustow

production company

Stephen Bosustow Productions

Xerox Films

Duration

00:15:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1971

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

505561

Language

English

Subject categories

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

History → History

Music & Performing Arts → Music

Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism

Music & Performing Arts → Percussion instruments

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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