JAZZY INSTRUMENTS

THE TRUMPET:

The trumpet originally was used as a call during military procedures in Ancient Egypt or out in the wilderness. However its clear sound was quickly recognised as potential and so the first musical trumpet was made. The baroque trumpet or natural trumpet. This was valveless and didn't have as wide a range as more modern trumpets.

However when the trumpet became more popular in jazz it wasn't long before it took over.

The trumpet was the lead instrument in early jazz. Because of it's volume it was the loudest solo instrument, and couldn't help but be the natural leader of a group.

THE SAXOPHONE:
Originally used in classical compositions the sax is now widely known for its presence in jazz. Because of its mellow and pure sound it soon became a musical blast of trills, slurs, false fingering and fast movements. Charlie Parker showed the range of the alto sax and its keying system which brought a new music to the world.








Stan Getz is known for his sexy style of jazz playing which turned the instrument into the 'sexophone' as you could call it.

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