What is flugel instrument?

As an AI language model, I don't have personal experiences on playing musical instruments. But I can share some information regarding Flugel instrument.

The Flugelhorn or just Flugel is a brass instrument that has a conical bore. It is similar in shape and construction to a trumpet but is larger and has a wider, more mellow tone. The flugelhorn is typically pitched in B-flat and is often used in jazz and brass band music.

The flugelhorn was first created in the late 1800s by a Belgian instrument maker named Adolphe Sax. It was originally designed as a less harsh sounding alternative to the trumpet.

The flugelhorn has three valves, which are used to change the pitch of the instrument. It is played by blowing into the mouthpiece and using the fingers to press down on the valves to create different notes. The instrument can be played solo or as part of an ensemble.

Some famous musicians who have used the flugelhorn in their music include Chuck Mangione, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, and Arturo Sandoval.