French Horns
The French Horn is a member of the brass family and consists mainly of about 12-13 feet of tubing coiled into a flared bell. The French Horn is based upon a rotary-valve system and has an extensive range from a low C two octaves below middle C and extending right up to a C two octaves above middle C.
The French Horn is a member of the brass family and consists mainly of about 12-13 feet of tubing coiled into a flared bell. The French Horn is based upon a rotary-valve system and has an extensive range from a low C two octaves below middle C and extending right up to a C two octaves above middle C.
The most common type of single French Horn sounds in F, i.e. When you play a C, the pitch on the piano is an F below that. Double and compensating double horns can also play in Bb, which allows advancing players to more accurately pitch notes in higher registers. Compensating double horns are very popular as they have the flexibility of a full double, but are lighter and easier to play. Some French Horn music is written specifically for F/Bb Horns.
Gear4music stock an excellent range of French Horns, from junior 3/4 size and student models, to deluxe and professional horns. Professional ranges would include horns by Hoyer, Paxman and Yamaha.
Key French Horns on the market would include the Hans Hoyer 801A-1-0 Double French Horn, Detachable Bell and Yamaha YHR567 Intermediate Full Double French Horn.
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Student Single French Horn by Gear4music
Mellophone by Gear4music
Elkhart 100BFH Bb Student French Horn
Elkhart 100FFH Student French Horn
Student French Horn by Gear4music, Gold
Student French Horn Beginner Pack by Gear4music
Odyssey OFH1700 Premiere Baby Bb French Horn
Double French Horn by Gear4music
Coppergate Double French Horn, by Gear4music - B-Stock
Coppergate Double French Horn, by Gear4music
Odyssey Premiere OFH1750BF Double French Horn
Elkhart 100BFFH Double French Horn
Jupiter JHR1100 Performers Double French Horn Outfit, Hard Case
Jupiter JHR1100D Performers French Horn, Detachable Bell
Yamaha YHR567 Intermediate Full Double French Horn
Yamaha YHR567D Intermediate Double French Horn, Detachable Bell
Hans Hoyer 801 Double French Horn, Clear Lacquer
Hans Hoyer 6801 Double French Horn, Clear Lacquer
Hans Hoyer 802A-1-0 Double French Horn, Detachable Bell
Hans Hoyer 801 Double French Horn, Gold Brass Bell
About French Horns
In classical music, horns have long been associated with hunting, and the horn’s mellow, calming tone often evokes pastoral countryside. It is an instrument with a long classical history, stretching back to the Baroque era and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto, right through to their powerful role in the massive romantic Symphony by Gustav Mahler. Horns also feature in brass quintets, brass bands, concert bands and military bands.