Maynard Ferguson

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/maynard-ferguson

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Maynard Ferguson born?May 4, 1928
2. Where was Maynard Ferguson born?Verdun, Quebec, Canada
3. Who was Maynard Ferguson?Maynard Ferguson was a Canadian jazz trumpet player born in 1928. He was famous for playing very high notes on the trumpet.
4. Why is Maynard Ferguson famous for his high notes?He could play clear, powerful trumpet notes in the upper octaves, a skill called "screaming" or "flying." His high notes made his music exciting.

High Register: The uppermost range of notes producible by a musical instrument or voice, often demanding exceptional technical skill and control.
Big Band: A large jazz ensemble typically featuring sections of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a rhythm section, popular from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Embouchure: The way a musician shapes their lips and facial muscles to produce sound on a wind instrument, particularly brass instruments.
Versatility: The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities, in music referring to proficiency on multiple instruments or in various styles.