English Horn Instrument Comparison with GUEST ERICA HOWARD

[@sallieplanty3102]

I am absolutely intrigued by the English Horn. A few years ago, I decided I had to have one. Impossible! Horrible prices! No way I could afford the real deal, or even a copy. I'll settle for hearing it mre. Hauntingly gorgeous. Beautiful!

[@rogeralleyne9257]

Thank you this was very informative!! I did hear a difference between the pro style: it seemed to have a sweeter sound on the top of the scale!!!

[@musicianfriendly2005]

Okay... So I'm a Hornist. I've always wanted to play Double Reed instruments, but I'm scared to try because I don't know how I might sound and of course what struggles I might face. Do you know have any suggestions on to get started?

[@erynoft]

Malai Kittycat many musicians double. The big challenge is finding enough time to practice both instruments. Every instrument is unique and has different challenges but if you love it and can get an instrument- Go For It!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@erynoft The English Horn isn't a Horn but it is an Alto oboe. Some websites use the name Alto Oboe because it dose have an Alto Range. The Oboe D'amore is aka Mezzo-Soprano oboe it's a Mezzo Voice & Bach even wrote music for it. The reason he uses it is because it has nearly the same range as a Violin. His concerto in A major for Mezzo-Soprano oboe & orchestra was also arranged for Keyboard & even Violin.

[@Jpswan701]

I have been a hornist for 15 years. I just picked up my first oboe

[@giannisskokos]

Thank you ! Really helpful , but could you play a few more seconds instead of a rapid single scale?

[@braunhausmedia]

So, this is basically an ad for Nobel.

[@erynoft]

No- if you have the money for it go for the Loree. In the sound examples I think it sounds the best by far. But if that isn't within the budget then the Nobel performed very well.

[@Xingqiwu387]

I actually prefer the Marigaux 930 cor anglais over the Loree. Both are wonderful instruments, but somehow with the right bocal the Marigaux just appears to have more depth and is slightly darker. Of course as always, so much depends on the reed.

[@bodefranklin5454]

I’ve always wanted to play an English horn and bassoon

[@bandpro1104]

lol you can just hear the difference in the high C naturals

[@boomerchop]

Does anyone just take up English Horn without learning oboe first (I know they are pretty similar). I have always loved the plaintive sound of an English Horn.

[@erynoft]

I love the English Horn more than the oboe, too! If you like English Horn you might do a search for Oboe D'amore (baroque oboe). The timbre is amazing and inspiring! And yes, it is rare to pick up only English Horn. :)

[@alanshepherd2716]

In orchestras it is often the 2nd oboe that plays the english horn part. Sometimes there are three parts and then there may be an EH only part. However, EH has exactly the same fingering as the oboe and much of the same technique. I would personally recommend learning oboe and then if you like it and have the opportunity to play EH, invest in the more expensive EH as well.

[@jpsned]

No one learns English horn first. You learn oboe first, so you can get the oboe gigs, which are more plentiful than English horn gigs. Then this will branch off into English horn gigs.

[@Sofia-ku5xl]

The Nobel instrument website now only sells the Mistral Series of the English Horn. Are these the same model?

[@erynoft]

YES! The only difference is the updated label on the bell. If purchasing through their website use the code: eryno for the discount.

[@reevecoble1812]

Hello! I'm a bassoon player, and I'm looking to start playing English horn. I know that, while it is a double reed, it is more like oboe. My mom said she was willing to let me start it, but I'm not sure if I should at least try to learn oboe first, especially since I probably would not be able to try out the instrument before I buy it. Thank you!

[@erynoft]

Reeve Coble Yes! I would suggest starting on oboe and then add in English Horn. Most oboists are likely to double in a concert on English Horn. Bassoon and English Horn gig doubling doesn't happen.

[@reevecoble1812]

Thank you!

[@erynoft]

You're welcome. :)

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Everyone is shocked by the cost but this is comparable to professional flute prices. I don’t think anyone realizes how much musicians sacrifice and struggle for the art

[@samuelhingley7066]

Fr, pro flutes are like 15,000+

[@smarthalayla6061]

Then why humanity can find clarinets in $200 and not English Horn at the same price? both made from wood and around the same amount of mechanic complication.

[@SexyNurse69]

Smart Halayla In the first place, there's way more people playing clarinets than oboe in general. More players means a bigger market, thus more instruments produced yearly, reducing the cost of production. Second, I believe you are mistaken if you think the clarinet keyworm is as complicated as the oboe : ask any musical technician and he'll probably laugh at you.

[@Zdrange03]

I always wondered what makes oboes require so much more complex keywork than clarinets.

[@jpsned]

An English horn's keywork is at least twice as complicated as a clarinet's.

[@sjramen_]

My friends school english horn costs £13000 , definitely a Lorée or a Marigaux .

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Eryn Oft English Horn isn't a Horn, it's really an F Alto Oboe.

[@jonathanvieyra8344]

CircuitsAndStrings 2 Mr Stern English horn comes from the original French term Cor Anglais since the oboe and oboe family are French

[@frantech6935]

That's right, it's neither English nor a horn.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@frantech6935 It's called Alto Oboe in F because it's an Alto Voice & the Oboe D'amore is aka Mezzo-Soprano Oboe or Mezzo Oboe because it's a Mezzo (or Deep Soprano) voice. The Bass oboe is actually a Tenor Voice which is why it's really a true tenor Oboe.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@LuinorGD Actually Tenor is only an Octave below C Soprano so Bret Newton calls it "C Tenor Oboe". English Horn is a True Alto Oboe. Oboe D'amore is Aka Mezzo-Soprano Oboe.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@LuinorGD Some english horns have an extra key to extend the range down to sounding Eb3. Some tenor singers can sing below C3.

[@STIZEN9]

erica howard u are very attractive. also, I wish they would have thrown in a comparison against the watchamacallit- clarinet, or oboe..