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The usual format for a swing band includes the following instruments:

  • Two to five each of trombones, trumpets, and reeds (Saxophone/Clarinet)
  • Drums
  • Piano
  • String bass

Less commonly, bands might also have a guitarist, a tuba or French horn, a Flute, and sometimes even a string section.

Nearly all bands also had one or more vocalists, and larger ones also employed groups of singers who accompanied the lead vocalist(s).

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Typical instrumentation for a swing band (also often called a dance band, and if large enough, a big band) would include:

2 to 5 trumpets

2 to 5 trombones

3 to 6 reeds (saxophones and clarinet)

drums

a string bass

a piano

A few leaders also added other instruments such as a French horn and even string sections but those aren't characteristic of the genre.

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Swing is usually played by a big band. There is no set algorithm for a big band but they often consist of alto, tenor and baritone saxes, trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. Other possible instruments include clarinet, soprano sax, flugelhorn, bass Trombone, tuba, vibraphone and other auxilliary percussion. These instruments may be played by individual musicians; however, doubling is common in a big band. Also, many contemporary pieces call for more obscure jazz instruments such as synthesizers or Accordion.

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Swing is well known for its use of brass instruments, such as; clarinet, saxophone, Trumpet and trombone. Bands also have a rhythm section - string bass, piano, drums, and sometimes a guitar.

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Technically there's no one instrument that's most important. Swing bands feature trombones, trumpets, and reeds (saxophones / clarinets), along with a string bass, piano, and rhythm.

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