101 Amazing Facts about The Orchestra
Written by Jack Goldstein
Narrated by Kent Harris
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What is special about the double bass compared to all other string instruments? What is the difference between a xylophone and a glockenspiel? How long is the tubing that makes up a trumpet? And what is the name of the world’s oldest surviving violin? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris answers all these questions and more as he takes us on an amazing tour of the symphony orchestra. We discover over one hundred amazing facts about strings, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard instruments as well as interesting information about the orchestra’s history and structure. This audiobook is perfect for anyone, whatever their musical ability!
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