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When you type \u2018learn an instrument\u2019 into Google, guitar is top of the list. Flugelhorn, however, is not.<\/p>\n

The Flugel had a moment in the spotlight in the 1996 film Brassed Off<\/em>, when beautiful actress Tara Fitzgerald plays a solo, impressing Ewan McGregor\u2019s character.<\/p>\n

As Alexandria James, a flugel player from National Youth Arts Wales explains, “In brass bands there\u2019s only one flugel player and 28 other musicians, it\u2019s a very respected role.<\/p>\n

“The flugelhorn is relied upon to bridge the gap between the lower half (baritone) and top half (tenor) of the brass band”<\/p>\n

To become a flugelhorn player you must start playing a cornet or trumpet and progress onto it, performing solos confidently.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s a wonderful instrument to play, and so rewarding,” says Alexandria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you type \u2018learn an instrument\u2019 into Google, guitar is top of the list. Flugelhorn, however, is not. The Flugel had a moment in the spotlight in the 1996 film Brassed Off, when beautiful actress Tara Fitzgerald plays a solo, impressing Ewan McGregor\u2019s character. As Alexandria James, a flugel player from National Youth Arts Wales… <\/p>\n

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