Flugelhorn

The flugelhorn is a Bb transposing brass instrument with a wide conical bore, producing a rich, dark tone. It is widely used in jazz and as a solo instrument in band music.

Transposing instrument: The Flugelhorn is written in Bb and sounds a major second lower from written pitch.

Instrument family Brass
Clef Treble
Concert pitch No — transposes Bb
Transposition Bb
Concert range E3–Ab5
Written range F#3–Bb5

Playable Range

Comfortable range: E3–Ab5

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