Sousaphone
The sousaphone is a specialised brass instrument created to meet the practical needs of marching performance. Developed in connection with John Philip Sousa, it combines...
Category: instrument
A list of every instrument ever played on a Bruce Hornsby album, with details for the Bruuuce.com wiki database.
Sprankles
“Sprankles” is one of several funny credits given to Ethan Gruska on Bruce Hornsby’s Flicted release. Played by: Ethan Gruska on: Flicted...
String arrangement
String arrangement is the process of writing music specifically for string instruments, like violins, violas, cellos and basses in a composition. Played by: Rob Moose...
Stuff
“Stuff” is one of several funny credits given to Ethan Gruska on Bruce Hornsby’s Flicted release in 2022. Played by: Ethan Gruska on: Flicted...
Synth bass
Synth bass is a bass sound created using synthesizers, known for its deep, rich tones and versatility. It’s widely used in electronic, pop, and hip-hop...
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic musical instrument that generate different types of sound, ranging from electronic and sampled to mimicking traditional instruments. It typically generates...
Talking
Background voices heard on Bruce Hornsby songs. Performed by: Wayne Pooley on: Big Swing Face (album) Jeff Juliano on: Big Swing Face (album) ...
Tambourine
The tambourine is a handheld percussion instrument with jingles attached to its frame, often shaken or hit, used in various musical genres for rhythm and...
Tenor guitar
The tenor guitar is a four-stringed instrument tuned like the top four strings of a guitar. It’s often used in folk and bluegrass music for...
Tenor sax
The tenor saxophone is a brass instrument known for its rich, warm tone and versatility, commonly used in jazz, rock, and classical music ensembles. Played...
Triangle
The triangle is a percussion instrument made of metal, producing a bright, ringing sound when struck. It’s often used in orchestras. Performed by: Ricky Skaggs...
Trombone
The trombone is a brass instrument with a sliding mechanism to change pitch, known for its bold, rich sound, used in jazz, classical, and marching...
Trumpet
The trumpet is a brass instrument with a bright, powerful sound, widely used in jazz, classical, and pop music, known for its expressive range and...
Upright bass
The upright bass, also known as double bass, is a large string instrument played vertically. It’s essential in jazz, classical, and many other music genres...
Viola
The viola is a string instrument slightly larger and lower-pitched than the violin, known for its warm, rich tone, and commonly used in orchestras and...
Violin
The violin, sometimes referred to as a fiddle, is a wooden chordophone, and is the smallest, and thus highest-pitched instrument in regular use in the...
Violina
Played by: Rob Moose on: Flicted...
Vocals
Performed by: Bruce Hornsby on: The Way It Is (album) Scenes from the Southside Night on the Town (album) Harbor Lights (album) Hot House Spirit...
Washboard
The washboard is a traditional percussion instrument made of metal or wood, played by scraping or tapping. It’s often used in folk and bluegrass music....
Woo woos
Additional information: “woos woos” is one of several funny credits given to Ethan Gruska on Bruce Hornsby’s Flicted release. Played by: Ethan Gruska on: Flicted...
Woodblock
The woodblock is a percussion instrument made of wood, struck with a mallet to produce a sharp, hollow sound, often used in orchestras. Played by:...
Wooze
Played by: Ethan Gruska on: Flicted...
Wurlitzer
Additional information: Wurlitzer is an American company started in Cincinnati in 1853 by German immigrant (Franz) Rudolph Wurlitzer. Played by: Bruce Hornsby on: Spirit Trail...
Zuzz
“Zuzz” is one of several funny credits given to Ethan Gruska on Bruce Hornsby’s Flicted release in 2022. Played by: Ethan Gruska on: Flicted...