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Piccolo trumpet
Piccolo trumpet
Piccolo trumpet

Piccolo trumpet

Group (English, 1960 - 1970)
Decade
  • 1960s
ClassificationsIHO - Instruments - Horn
Location VIENNA CAFE
DescriptionThis unique piccolo trumpet was played with great effect by British orchestral musician David Mason on the recording of “Penny Lane.” He played the middle solo and the Bach-like figure on the song’s outro with this horn, catapulting him into pop culture history. In a way, Mr. Mason and this trumpet upstaged the Beatles on their own turf – the trumpet solo on “Penny Lane” is arguably the single most identifiable part of the song.
About the Artist
The Beatles
The Quarrymen
Johnny & the Moondogs
The Beatals
The Silver Beetles
The Silver Beatles
English, 1960 - 1970
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