Sackbut player
WHAT IS A SACKBUT, AND HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO MODERN INSTRUMENTS?
A sackbut is a type of early trombone. Since its invention in the 15th century, the trombone (sackbut) has hardly changed – it’s sometimes described as the shark of the musical world. Historically, the sackbut was used alongside – or instead of – a singer, string instrument or other wind instrument. It was flexible enough to play in soft ensembles with lutes and flutes as well as louder wind ensembles that
