Music History - The Mahler Hammer

The video explores Gustav Mahler's Sixth Symphony, highlighting its unique use of the Mahler Hammer, a nontraditional instrument. The symphony, composed during the late Romantic period, is known for its four movements and the controversy surrounding their order. The Mahler Hammer, featured in the final movement, is described as producing a dull, non-metallic sound, symbolizing the blows of fate to the symphony's hero. The video also discusses the diverse methods used to create the hammer's sound and invites viewers to share their thoughts and support the channel.

What methods and devices are used to create the sound of the hammer blows in the Symphony?

Can you provide examples of other non-traditional instruments used in classical music?