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Discover the Symphony: Insights and Demos by Top Orchestra Musicians
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What you'll learn
- Understand the role of principal musicians in an orchestra through interviews.
- Learn techniques and demonstrations from expert musicians for various instruments.
- Explore the diverse range of orchestral instruments and their unique sounds.
- Gain insights into the life and career journeys of professional musicians.
This course includes
- 3.5 hours of video
- Certificate of completion
- Access on mobile and TV
Course content
1 modules • 21 lessons • 3.5 hours of video
Mastering Orchestral Instruments: Interviews & Demonstrations
21 lessons
• 3.5 hours
Mastering Orchestral Instruments: Interviews & Demonstrations
21 lessons
• 3.5 hours
- Harp: Interview and demonstration with principal Nancy Allen | Music | Khan Academy 12:55
- Violin: Interview and demonstration with concertmaster David Kim | Music | Khan Academy 05:47
- Viola: Interview and demonstration with principal Rebecca Young | Music | Khan Academy 07:39
- Cello: Interview and demonstration with principal Jerry Grossman | Music | Khan Academy 06:25
- Bass: Interview and demonstration with principal Alexander Hanna | Music | Khan Academy 14:20
- Piccolo: Interview and demonstration with Nadine Asin | Music | Khan Academy 09:50
- Flute: Interview and demonstration with principal Jeffrey Khaner | Music | Khan Academy 09:07
- E-Flat Clarinet: Interview and demonstration with Jessica Phillips Rieske | Music | Khan Academy 06:25
- Clarinet: Interview and demonstration with principal Jon Manasse | Music | Khan Academy 09:10
- Bass Clarinet: Interview and demonstration with James Ognibene | Music | Khan Academy 09:04
- Oboe: Interview and demonstration with principal John Ferrillo | Music | Khan Academy 08:44
- Bassoon: Interview and demonstration with principal Nancy Goeres | Music | Khan Academy 10:17
- English Horn: Interview and demonstration with Pedro Diaz | Music | Khan Academy 09:14
- French Horn: Interview and demonstration with principal John Cerminaro | Music | Khan Academy 23:47
- Trumpet: Interview and demonstration with principal David Bilger | Music | Khan Academy 13:35
- Trombone: Interview and demonstration with principal Joseph Alessi | Music | Khan Academy 09:58
- Bass Trombone: Interview and demonstration with Denson Paul Pollard | Music | Khan Academy 06:51
- Tuba: Interview and demonstration with Chris Olka | Music | Khan Academy 15:56
- Timpani: Interview and demonstration with principal Jauvon Gilliam | Music | Khan Academy 08:35
- Piano (as orchestral instrument): Interview and demonstration with Kimberly Russ | Khan Academy 06:34
- Percussion: Interview and demonstration with principal Chris Devine | Music | Khan Academy 11:40
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