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No, the English horn (in F) is the tenor Oboe.
The alto oboe is the oboe d'amore which is in A.
Disagree: the English Horn is an ALTO-pitched instrument in 3-foot F. The oboe (in 2-foot C) is a SOPRANO instrument. The oboe d'amore is pitched between soprano and alto, so is called MEZZOSOPRANO in pitch. A 4-foot oboe is at TENOR pitch, but is usually misnamed the baritone or bass oboe.
For guidance, simply check the Saxophone family at the same (or very close) lengths and pitches. The 1 1/2 foot instrument is SOPRANINO, the 2-foot instrument is SOPRANO, the 3-foot ALTO, and the 4-foot TENOR. Then BARITONE for 6-foot pitch and BASS for 8-foot pitch. We can the add the 12-foot pitch and call it SUBBASS, then 16-foot pitch is CONTRABASS (there is no saxophone at the 16-foot pitch, but there is a 16-foot CONTRABASS tubax [look it up]).
The sarrusophone family are also conical double reed woodwinds, made of brass with a wide bore. They are named exactly as are the saxophone family; logically, from SOPRANINO 1.5-foot to CONTRABASS 16-foot..
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What are saxophone players called?
Hornists are what French horn players are called. The French horn is a true horn. It's a member of the brass instrument family.The term 'hornist' also is applied to players of basset and English horns. But basset and English horns aren't true horns. They aren't members of the brass instrument family. Instead, they're woodwinds.Players of the Basset horn more rightly may be called clarinettists. The basset horn really is a tenor clarinet. Players of the English horn may be called oboists. The English horn really is an alto oboe.
How do you describe an English horn?
The cor anglais (English horn) is a double-reed woodwind.
Does an English horn have a reed?
The English horn requires a specialized double reed similar to the Oboe
Did the English horn evolve other instrument?
The English Horn is a variant of the Oboe. It has a double reed and is pitched five notes lower then the oboe (F).
What family does the English Horn belong to?
The English horn is a member of the woodwind family. It is essentially an alto oboe.
What are saxophone players called?
Hornists are what French horn players are called. The French horn is a true horn. It's a member of the brass instrument family.The term 'hornist' also is applied to players of basset and English horns. But basset and English horns aren't true horns. They aren't members of the brass instrument family. Instead, they're woodwinds.Players of the Basset horn more rightly may be called clarinettists. The basset horn really is a tenor clarinet. Players of the English horn may be called oboists. The English horn really is an alto oboe.
What wind instrument should you play the oboe or English horn can anyone recommend a good website on both of them?
Really, the only people who play the English horn exclusively are members of top tier professional orchestras. The English horn is an auxiliary instrument, played by an oboist when needed.
What is the English horn also called?
The English horn is also known as the Cor Anglais
How long is the English horn?
The English horn is 2 feet 7.5 inches
Is the English horn suprano or bass?
The English Horn is generally considered a mezzo soprano
How do you describe an English horn?
The cor anglais (English horn) is a double-reed woodwind.
Is a trumpet a horn?
No it is not the same as a French or English horn.
What horn isn't a horn at all it's the brother of the oboe?
English horn
What are some recommended pieces of English horn music for intermediate players to practice?
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.
Does an English horn have a reed?
The English horn requires a specialized double reed similar to the Oboe
Where can you buy a single English horn case but not an english horn and oboe combo case?
forrests
Did the English horn evolve other instrument?
The English Horn is a variant of the Oboe. It has a double reed and is pitched five notes lower then the oboe (F).
