About French Horns

The French horn is a valved brass wind instrument with a circular shape, tapering from a narrow mouthpiece to a flaring bell at the other end and producing a mellow tone. Often played with the right hand inside the bell, it is said to be the most difficult instrument to play. It is referred to in most countries without any nationalistic reference and is known as the "French" horn only in English-speaking countries.

The invention of valves in the early 19th century revolutionized the horn, allowing the player to alter the length of the tubing by the motion of a finger. Modern players use hand stopping to affect intonation and tone color. Composers from Bach, Beethoven, Strauss and Tchaikovsky to Bernstein and Gershwin have all written for the French horn. Most orchestras today include four horns. They are also used in concert and marching bands and brass ensembles.

Double Horns

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Conn 8DS CONNstellation Series Double Horn Our Price:  $4,029.00 MSRP: $6,200.00 Savings: $2,171.00

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Holton H281 Professional Farkas French Horn Our Price:  $3,799.00 MSRP: $5,850.00 Savings: $2,051.00

Single French Horns

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Yamaha YHR-314II Student F French Horn Our Price:  $1,903.00 MSRP: $2,738.00 Savings: $835.00

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King 1122 Ultimate Series Marching Bb French Horn Our Price:  $1,929.00 MSRP: $2,670.00 Savings: $741.00