A typical carillon has a range of 4 octaves, which allows for a wide variety of musical compositions to be played. The National War Memorial Carillon, which Gladys Elinor Watkins played, is an impressive example of this versatile instrument.
Strike a Chord: The Melodious Life of Gladys Elinor Watkins – A New Zealander Music Maestro and Carillonneur (1884–1939)