Most band music (especially in the very early stages of learning) is written in concert Bb, which is the horn's key of F. However, key signatures ranging from 1 or 2 sharps to 3 or 4 flats are what comes up most often.
keys
Two
It's a double reed instrument.
The cor anglais (English horn) is a double-reed woodwind.
The English horn requires a specialized double reed similar to the Oboe
keys
Two
The English horn is also known as the Cor Anglais
It's a double reed instrument.
The English horn is 2 feet 7.5 inches
The English horn consists of four main parts: the body, which is typically made of grenadilla wood, the bocal, a curved metal tube that connects to the body, the keys and finger holes for producing different pitches, and the double reed, which is attached to the bocal and vibrates to create sound.
The English Horn is generally considered a mezzo soprano
The cor anglais (English horn) is a double-reed woodwind.
No it is not the same as a French or English horn.
English horn
Some recommended pieces of English horn music for intermediate players to practice include "Sonata for English Horn and Piano" by Paul Hindemith, "Romance for English Horn and Piano" by Robert Schumann, and "Elegy for English Horn and Piano" by Igor Stravinsky.
The English horn requires a specialized double reed similar to the Oboe