What musical instruments did Mancini play?
Guitar and drums
Violin and trumpet
Piano and flute
Harp and saxophone
Answer
In addition to composing, Mancini also played the piano and flute. He had been playing the piano since he was four years old, and began playing the flute when he was 14. He was an accomplished musician, and his skills on the piano and flute helped him to compose music that was both beautiful and expressive.
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