Hi all,

I have been watching the 1973 BBC series "The World at War", and in episode 18 (the occupation of Holland) there is mention of the restrictions placed on musicians when performing. Such as; trumpet players were...

• Not allowed to 'sway' while playing,
• Use mutes (devices to change the sound of the instrument)
• Play a note above a high C

I mention trumpet specifically as that was the instrument mentioned in the episode, I'm sure other instruments were equally restricted.

The interviewee mentions the wish from the Nazis to stay away from the 'negro' music of jazz, were there any other restrictions or reasons for these rules?

Thanks in advance any information you can provide, this is sincerely one of my favourite subs simply for the quality of information posted.

Josh