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When seated, players should rest the bell of the horn on the right leg. PLACING THE HAND IN THE BELL A proper hand position is critical for correct tone production and intonation. The finest players practice diligently and patiently, paying close attention to basics. One must train the ear as well as the embouchure by internalizing pitches. Like a singer, one must hear the note before it can be played correctly. Position the lips as if blowing across a soda bottle.Ĭoncert Bb is played as an F on the horn The French horn is a difficult instrument to play and demands a great amount of concentration and attention to detail. It is not correct to “smile” when forming an embouchure. Keep the lips pursed, corners firm, with the chin pointed. The inside rim of the mouthpiece must be above the ridge of the upper lip. Place the mouthpiece on 2/3 upper lip and 1/3 lower lip. The mouthpiece should be centered from left to right, although it is fairly common for the position to be slightly off center because of the unique structure of each individual’s jaw and teeth. The word “embouchure” defines the formation of the lips and their placement on the mouthpiece. The horn in F sounds a Perfect 5th lower than concert pitch. Fax: (301) 677-6533 E-mail: įrench Horn Fundamentals by Sergeant First Class Patrick M.

The United States Army Field Band 4214 Field Band Drive Lipphardt Sergeant First Class Alan G.White The United States Army Field Band The Musical Ambassadors of the Army Washington, DC Wįrench Horn Fundamentals by Sergeant First Class Patrick M.

The art of french horn playing pdf download