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It depends on what key the single horn is in. A double horn is pitched in F and Bb, switching between the two keys with the thumb (T) valve. A Bb horn is easier to play because there's less tubing to blow through, making high notes easier to hit and lower notes clearer. However, the tone of them is particularly bright, giving it a nasty sound in the horn's middle and mid-low range. Because of this, a double horn a popular choice because it gives the musician the best of both worlds.

Despite this, starting off on a single F horn is actually a wise choice. Beginner horn music is generally really simple, so the higher and lower ranges of the horn aren't used. The longer they stay on the single F horn, the stronger they'll be when they switch to a double.

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Nothing much. The double horn has a thumb (aka trigger) key which allows the horn to be able to play in the key of B-flat as well as F. There is also a set of valve pipes for the valves when using the B-flat key as well as for F. So, really, not much. You can get different finishes for then just like you can for a regular single horn too.

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I would say that the french horn's mouth piece is very small, about the size of an olive. (Maybe just a little bigger) The baritone on the other hand is about the size a little bigger than a quarter, or the size of a quarter.

It really depends on how well your embrochure is developed! Starting out baritone is much easier because the notes don't all mix together. French horn the notes mix and the mouth piece is small and it gets out of control!

If you are considering either, I would suggest play baritone for a year or two and switch to french horn!

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A double horn has a second set of tubing right below the first set. The single horn has just one set, the top.

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If you play only a single horn, the double horn offers higher and lower notes with easier accessibility and ease

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