French Horn
OriginGermany
Year1600
FamilyBrass
About the French Horn
Over 20 feet of tubing coiled into a compact shape. The most difficult brass instrument to play. The right hand inside the bell shapes the tone. Three valves plus the hand create a wide range. Originally used for hunting calls. Dennis Brain revolutionized horn playing in the 1940s.
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