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Encyclopedia > Firebird (trumpet)

The Firebird is a type of trumpet with both valves and a trombone-style slide intended for jazz music. It was invented by Maynard Ferguson and remains an exceptionally rare, specialist instrument. They are occasionally produced by Holton[1] as the "Holton Firebird".[2] Trumpeter redirects to here. ... The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. ... Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans. ... Walter Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian-born jazz trumpet player and bandleader. ...


See also

  • Superbone, a trombone with both valves and slide.

The Superbone is a hybrid trombone. ...

Sources

  • http://www.konakkol.com/firebird.html
  1. ^ http://www.gleblanc.com/instruments/holton.cfm
  2. ^ http://www.isham.com/trumpet.html

 

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