I played the trumpet for 7 years and the horn for 3. My biggest regret is not playing it longer. I haven`t played in YEARS! My 9 year old daughter wants to start playing now. I have seen different kinds of French horns on ebay and such.........my question is this...... Are the ones that have the "take off bell" any good? To me that would mess up the sound. What you guys think?

I don`t believe the detachable bell changes the pitch whatsoever. The detachable bell is really good though because it makes the intrument more portable and less space consuming. Some of which run for more though. The choice is yours.

Hey does anyone know what website I can find free classical sheet music for the Horn other than what is posted on this forum

Free sheet music is really difficult to find online for intruments. And free music for the French Horn is even more rare. I`ll check around though.

I know that this is a horn forum but i am currently working on a Concert Band piece and I would love it if someone could give me some pointers on composing sheet music. Thanks

Well i have been playing the french horn for about a couple of days. This is my 11th instrument i have picked up over the plast year and i have learned them all to a level of 4. The french is coming extremely easy to me because i have played brass instruments since i have started ban in 5th grade!! WOOOO

Well i have found some sheet music on www.music-scores.com there are about 8 songs i think so good luck. the level ranges.

I am in marching Band this year and in the music I have really fast 16th notes and It would be real great if anyone could help me with playing these notes.

Friends,
Georgia State University is making a national search for talented young horn players; both at the Undergrad and Graduate levels. They have $ for scholarships and work study. The Professor of Horn is the lovely Miss Julie Spencer, a member of both the Atlanta Opera and Ballet orchestras.
You can read more about her and the School of Music at:

www.music.gsu.edu

Please pass the word to your horn-playing friends.
Trombone content: I always stash a few bucks for talented young trombonists, too:-)

Thanks.

hello. french horn players. There are some great leather bags for french horns at a fraction of reunion blues´ prices. they are currently only being sold through ebay. just go to ebay and do a search for "allegro bags". I think it´s worth it!

CHAO!

http://allegro.ada-id.com

Hey I am sixteen and play alto sax but just started learning learning Melophone a week ago and I am already at the advanced band level! I am looking for a place to Buy a silver melophone cheaply, i anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them.(this is sad woodwind captain looking for a melophone)

Here you go Nick. http://www.wwbw.com/Dynasty-Model-M540-Marching-Mellophone-in-F-i73047.music There is a Dynasty Mellophone. I use a school Mellophone but the two other people in my section use the Dynasty Mellophone that can be found by going to that link. That bought them the summer before last and they`re really good horns.

Also, I was wondering if anyone had a recording of Concert Rondo K.371 I`m playing it for solo and ensemble and would love a copy if anyone has one.

Thanks much.

Joey

I am going to audition for all region band and my music has turns and trills, i need some help. if the music says a sharp turn how would you do that. if it says to trill a B flat how would you do that. If anyone can help me that would be great.

To perform a "sharp" turn on french horn you play the note, play half a step above it, play the original note again, and then you play half a step below the original note.

For a B flat trill you would go from B flat to A. Most trills usually go up, but this one this one goes down. (Feel free other players to correct me if I am wrong).

I hope this helps you.

Also, I did manage to find a recording of Concert Rondo K. 371.

Joey

im planning to join the band at my high-school and play the french horn...i don`t know if it`s a good idea though. does anybody have any suggestions on what to do? please reply if u can as soon as possible...thanks