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It does depend what you're looking for. Different orchestras play different horns, and different brands of horns feel different to each person. Lawson is precisely made, and are quite rigid in their intonation. Conn is a standard brand (the Conn 8D a standard size), but I think the older ones are better--anything after the mid-1990s, and the quality is quite suspect. Yamaha is a steady brand, it's not fantastic, and it's not awful--it's pretty decent. Schmidt and Alexander are German brands, and being German, are very precise and reliable (though the Lawson is quite consistent as well). Kruspe and Geyer horns are another professional brand. Conn is a big, American sound. The other horns are smaller "wraps" (have smaller bells, etc), so have smaller, brighter sounds. Where are you wanting to play? What level are you at? What feels good to you? All good questions to ask...
Alexander, Berg, Yamaha are the best brands, but that is just my opinion. They are on the more professional side and can cost a good amount. Conn would be a good beginner horn, but Holtons are a great choice for intermediate players and these are significantly lower priced.
Like any mouthpiece or reed size, it depends on what's most comfortable for you to play. If you need to hit high notes most of the time, go with a smaller mouthpiece. If you need to hit lower notes or if your horn is really sharp or to give yourself more room to work with, use a larger mouthpiece.
Personally, I use a Benge 11" mouthpiece on my single King French horn and it works wonderfully. Hope this helped!
Conn, Holton, and Yamaha are often considered the best manufactured brands. Most professionals have hand made horns, made by and individual.
Most of the top players use Karl Hill horns (CSO) or Paxman models, at least from what I've seen.
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Is a Holton French horn a good French horn?
Yes, it's a popular and reputable brand.
Which brass intrument was originally used for hunting?
The French horn. Though a brass instrument it most often sits with the woodwinds.
Does french horn get solos?
Yes french horn is the most important instrument
What do the slides on the french horn do?
The slides on a french horn help carry the sound from the mouthpiece to the bell. I know this because i happen to play the french horn.
Is french horn the biggest horn?
no the tuba is.
Is a Holton French horn a good French horn?
Yes, it's a popular and reputable brand.
Is a Holton french horn serial number 519950 considered a professional series and is it a farkas?
No.
Why is french horn called a french horn?
The reason why the french horn is called a french horn is because, even if it started to develop in Germany it was completed in France, heinz the name French Horn
Is French horn a brass?
The French horn is a brass.
What does a french horn cost?
A good one costs a few thousand dollars.
Which brass intrument was originally used for hunting?
The French horn. Though a brass instrument it most often sits with the woodwinds.
What is the French word for horn?
A horn is 'une corne' (fem.) in French.
Ano ang French horn?
ang french horn ay./.........
Did the Beach Boys have a French Horn in any of their music?
no they didn't have a F horn (French Horn) in their music
What is better to play french horn or percussion?
It depends on your point of view but I'd say French Horn, if you want one of your own these are the best makes, Yamaha, Paxman and Alexander, I'm a trombonist but my friend plays French Horn and told me the best brands, good luck playing it!
Is the 'horn' in French Horn capitalized?
No, horn does not need to be capitalised.
What is the meaning of the French Horn?
A French Horn has no meaning, it is simply a musical instrument.
