Firebird (trumpet)

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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]

[edit] See also

  • Superbone, a trombone with both valves and slide.

[edit] Sources

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