How to a choose French Horn

French horn types

Single horn

There are two main types, F and B, and only three rotaries change the pitch. Because the mechanism is simple, it is characterized by being relatively inexpensive and light in wind.

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  YAMAHA / YHR322II

Double horn

Semi-double

Horn improved to play two tonality sounds. A detour tube (referred to as a correction tube) has been added to the high tonality instrument so that the lower tonality can also be played. (Correction pitch method)

Full double

B♭ ・ F use two independent tonality switching valves. Unlike the semi-double type, when using one tonality, the other pipe is not bypassed.

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  PLAYTECH / PTHR300
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  YAMAHA / YHR567D

The following are special horns

Triple horn

An even higher range high-F tube than the double horn.

Vienna Horn

An F-tube single horn used by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
It has two piston valves and a double-winding removable blow tube (Bogen).

Bell cut

Integral type (one piece)

It features a bright tone and a light wind feel.

Removable type (detachable)

It features a timbre and a good sense of resistance. Compact storage is also possible.

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