How to Play the French Horn

[@samuelmiller8487]

I must say bravo to the lady who made this. I mean she hit everything dead on and great first note on it. When playing French Horn it’s all about that first note, it’s much like a job interview where the first impression counts. The French Horn is such a majestical instrument, I thank you so much for going over this amazing instrument.

[@skyclaw]

Well she is a professional.

[@trainliker100]

Whether you are a professional or not, it's good to learn to play courageously and not timidly. In a performance, even if you miss some note or chip some note, most listeners won't know. The conductor and some others in the orchestra might, but sometimes not even then. Just continue playing as if nothing happened.

[@krowman8458]

A very beautiful woman as well

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Child's Play.

[@filliiiii7]

@@skyclawyou are musician?

[@deltaray3]

It's great that she spent time explaining breathing. Pay attention to that as it can make all the difference in your tone quality and it showed in how good her tone sounded at the end.

[@elijahabdella8508]

I can't tell if you were being sarcastic or not

[@scruzzyg7666]

@@elijahabdella8508 not

[@Vendettaseve2]

Personally I was stuck at how to open the case, I'm glad we took the time to go over that.

[@kaiserwilhelmi2750]

My band director doesn't teach me this stuff now I realize how big of a difference it makes, Thanks a lot!

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Scottish, when it is really Reginald, The Galatian.

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

They were held captive.

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Wood wind, I prefer my own.

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Silver, means upper cast.

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Brass, honest Jewish.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

It was my dream, as a teenager, to play the French horn. I was inspired by my music teacher, who was a retired Director of Music of the Scots Guards, Lt. Col. Sam Rhodes. He was a fine musician, multi-instrumental and a great teacher. He introduced me to the Mozart Horn Concertos and I was hooked. Sadly it never happened, and now I am in my later years, it won't, so I just listen!

[@Iconictattoostudiohtx]

I tried to French horn yesterday and I'm picking it up for middle School

[@justlashy9295]

Labeb Ghani Ssme

[@nahlak3821]

good luck!!

[@gbsworld8653]

Me too lol

[@DaviSilva-oc7iv]

In Brazil we don't have orchestras in schools :(

[@jeraldlee8980]

Haha same here

[@marlenesamuels881]

I’ve played for 4 years and as a freshman, I’ll be playing in the Wind Ensemble which is juniors and seniors. Honestly, Horn wasn’t my first option but it was the only instrument I could make a noise on. I ended up loving it and stuck with it so how, I’ve made honor band and mid state for 7th grade and 8th grade.

[@AOSMAKAKMS]

That’s weird, not many can make a noise on horn. I guess some can be more fit!

[@horsesrock2476]

this was very helpful i am going from cello to the horn and i am only in fifth grade and I found this rely helpful thank you

[@HaileyGotsIt]

Horses Rock cellos a great instrument, awesome you’re getting a head start! i’m a cello major in college and just starting with french horn, keep on playing!

[@joshswells]

I am going to middle school and in band picked French horn

[@cfster797]

@@joshswells hoping i can switch to the horn

[@trainliker100]

I think the cello and the horn are the best instruments in the orchestra for solos. And I've always figured the large number of violins was to increase the probability one of them might play the note on pitch.

[@tdoyr]

You still in music?

[@cecegarbin549]

i've been playing trumpet for 8 years and just started on french horn for my high school band class, it's definitely going to take a while to get used to the new fingerings. Luckily it's a single horn so a lot of them are the same as trumpet.

[@trainliker100]

Using "Du" instead of "Tu" to start a note usually makes a little bit softer start to the note. "Tu" usually makes a little bit sharper start. Neither is right or wrong. You might have a reason to use either one depending on what is musically best for a particular piece.

[@Hannah_The_Elon_Jew]

Slit.

[@artemismcdonald8968]

Thank you I'm in 6th grade and I've always admired the French horn so I will be starting this year I really appreciate your help with the position and the buzzing parts thank you very much

[@i_like_zebras_8044]

I felt betrayed when I saw a tuba or baritone in the back 🙄😂😂💀

[@ooga1]

@J0hnX0n Even the Clarinet.

[@top2not2___]

As a tuba player and with my cousin in the same band as me playing the baritone..... I approve this message

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

It’s a wild guess that Dr. Hung plays all the instruments surrounding her.

[@kcdrpunzalan8897]

Its a tuba :D

[@me_is_hobo]

@@ooga1 And a flute

[@ito8082]

so like, i picked up french horn, i've had a couple months of playing it so i'm still fairly new, it's the standard f-horn and i don't know if it's my embouchure or if i have an air leak in the valves or somethin or not enough oil because it recently just started sounding so airy and i can't keep my tone right, and also if there were any tips on producing the best clearest sound possible, my school is playing a music arrangement for how to train your dragon for an event and i have a solo, i just really want to make my music teacher happy, i'm the first french horn my school has had in 7 years since the last person, also i mainly play flute, decided to try french horn and well...one thing led to another

[@samuelmiller8487]

ITO Well for you I must say congrats keep playing that horn. If you believe that it sounds Air though, take it to the closest music store and try to get it inspected. For a more clear tone open up your throat to the point were it feels like your about to sing. French Horn is a wonderful instrument and I trust your band directors have told you every thing else that could help you on horn. You have a splendid day. (I know this is several months late, but I thought I could help anyway.)

[@hilaryly6194]

I am in the same situation as you omg lol

[@barrytone6581]

So, I'm a beginning horn player, almost fully self taught (other than concert recordings and fingering charts) and I started getting the airy sound when a screw that held one of the strings popped out of my first valve. Fortunately, it was a quick fix. Although, music stores do it for $200 so unless you know how to fix it, be wary of what is fully happening to the horn before going to take it to a repair shop.

[@singhh5050]

firm up your corners and keep your bottom lip against your teeth. don't use excessive pressure from the mouthpiece tho. using more air will help as well. try buzzing on your mouthpiece as warm up everytime you practice. don't move on to playing until you can get a consistent, full buzz. when you plug in the mouthpiece to your horn, it will be 10x easier. hope this helps!

[@bethanyray6299]

This is a very lovely introductory video! As a middle schooler I played the clarinet & then bass clarinet in high school. I’ve always loved the sound of horns however & often wish I had chosen it. I’ll be purchasing one soon & coming back to watch this!

[@yourlocalbean]

I had chosen to start playing the French horn for band class, and this really helped!

[@webbydraws]

french horns are great 💕👌

[@dcallendar7294]

Is it weird that I'm here after playing horn for almost 4 years?

[@TyTag]

a bit

[@dcallendar7294]

@@TyTag well now it’s 5 years lol

[@TyTag]

@@dcallendar7294 lol

[@iiXchan]

I'm just about to learn this thing

[@hayleez0909]

Same 😂

[@AndreasDivus1]

The French horn is a beautiful instrument. I'd love to be able to play jazz on it. The soft edges of the sound are just amazing. It eases into everything. I love it. Also, I'd love to make some time with this teacher...lol I had to come back and edit this, she's so cute! lol

[@isaiahadams6598]

I already played the trumpet to a good level, which made it very easy to play the horn

[@barbaraowen5654]

I like the way she explained it. I bought one from a lady from church. Her son played it many years ago. I never played a horn before. I would like to learn more about it, from the same lady, if possible. thank you

[@undeadsquiglz4031]

I feel like alot of people dont give the horn the respect it deserves The thing slaps

[@Quickness_Fitness]

They don't realize its what makes movie soundtracks pure heat 😎

[@AmandaSnyder-p3l]

Thank You for being thorough in this approach!

[@ForYou-ub6uc]

You are musician?

[@juan-ksporty7348]

Thank you very much for this valuable information. 🙏

[@trainliker100]

Regarding the "pinky ring". It might be most typical that it is a fixed ring. But some horns have an adjustable one. If the position of the pinky ring is too uncomfortable, you can move an adjustable one. You can also have someone that does work on brass instruments install an adjustable pinky ring if it might make holding the horn more comfortable.

[@josephdavis129]

Ah yes 10 minutes of absolutely nothing I wanted but still needed

[@Iconictattoostudiohtx]

I love the French horn when it's so cool and so unique

[@sylviakoziarski4912]

Some kids are very tiny and holding an adult sized instrument 'correctly' can be a real challenge. How can this issue be solved? I have a student that is tiny and she struggles with posture.

[@javierliceaga5465]

If you try to get your student to sit on the edge of the chair and have her place the bell on her thigh while she plays, that should fix the problem.

[@sylviakoziarski4912]

Than you. I will give that a try. @@javierliceaga5465

[@marlenesamuels881]

I sit on the corner with one leg facing forward and one facing right with my horn on my knee. I also bring the horn to me, not go to the horn and angle it down instead of up as most students do.

[@1Fresh_Water]

I played french horn in middle and HS, over 5 years, then dropped it. Now 15 years later I kinda wanna pick it back up.

[@trainliker100]

I remember back in high school orchestra (WAY back) that our conductor taught the proper way to sit as the very first thing. She is correct. But he went so far as to say keep you back straight, don't lean back against the chair back, be completely balanced - such that if you would die you would continue to be sitting in that position. A strange way to look at it, but it means you are having good posture and not wasting any energy just trying to sit.

[@mysticmarkthemagician5852]

Thanks for your help just wondering do you have a video instructing how to play the long gunting horn?

[@kn-qz7by]

Excellent, concise introduction!

[@ForYou-ub6uc]

You are musician?

[@N75MP]

Her breathing part was hilarious love it

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

As a fan of Chicago (whose three brass players sound like one French Horn when they’re in unison) and The Who (the only rock ‘n’ roll band I’m aware of to feature the horn in their original material), I need to say that I hope the future holds more examples of the Horn in rock music. Is concert middle C everybody’s first note?

[@untitled3870]

Could you possibly make a video on how to fix stuck valves? I got my french horn not too long ago and the valves were stuck. I tried oiling them like someone said, but it didn't change anything. I now have two valves stuck, and can't figure out how to fix them.

[@Sigmicator6947]

This is incredible.

[@ForYou-ub6uc]

You are musician?

[@Sigmicator6947]

Yeah

[@wintnho]

I play the horn ... and I still don’t know how to play ☺️

[@scarlettmclaren9011]

Same here

[@Baritone782]

Today my 6th grade band teacher said to my and my fellow flutes " hey today we'll try the french horn and the best people get to play!"

[@IR-tw9mt]

@@scarlettmclaren9011 same

[@objectjon9015]

I never thought I'd see the day when someone used dimes as finger grips for valves. I am sold

[@holly5493]

I play the flute and I realllllllly want to play French horn but I don’t think they will let me

[@sylviakoziarski4912]

Did you ask? The most important thing if you do switch is to find someone who plays the horn to get you started. It is a hard instrument to learn.

[@Lialikesfrogs07]

Holly’s Edits I feel this it was really hard to switch. But just ask other players in your section to help you. And it helps me to always sing in my head along to the music since I never had to really worry about pitch until I switched to French horn

[@StacLendt]

I switched from flute to horn. However, it was after a few years of mastering the flute. Discuss it with your teachers and be sure to find a horn instructor who can help guide you properly. 📯💕🎶

[@professorkombat2381]

Holly’s Edits they let u switch

[@brendanlucas4316]

I was told the more instruments the better. Go ahead I think you'll find it extremely fun and rewarding as well as a challenge (the flute is my first instrument but after the first instrument the rest are easier to learn)

[@trecitasebuco4843]

Can you pls. upload a video of Doremifasolatido using with FH ?

[@remobandini6144]

Hey Kid. Let me tell you, that that instrument is actually the most prolific sound in the greatest movie scores, that Ennio Morricone used. And some interesting trivia, There used to be a showman pianist called Liberace. His dad played the French Horn and Liberace in his youth used that as his base, instead of a guitar. I could never ever produce a movie score without HORNS, VIOLONS, AND FLUTES Bless you.

[@joannamarie8491]

The horn rocking back and forth in the toughening

[@Baritone782]

1:50 WAIT WAS THAT A DENT!

[@LennySaidi-q4f]

I don’t see it

[@Opinion6289]

Sounds pretty good for a first note

[@TheEgoLifters]

Best line in the video: "And that's how you take a breath"

[@lawrencewingfield2438]

It’s literally impossible for me to buzz a normal sounding note, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Everytime I buzz the pitch is lower than what it sounds when you buzz. And I’m focusing on everything you do, corners firm, lips together like I’m saying “m”. I really don’t know what to do

[@Barbecue_barbecue27]

What are the fingering and what note did you play

[@DottoreSM]

no matter how much i try, i can't do the mouth position... i can't get the right sound

[@les4316]

Dottore ' How long ago did you start?

[@idonotknowwhatimdoing9177]

I’m in second grade and i want to bE in orchestra I going to get a French horn and this was really helpful to get Started

[@ambercurry1204]

My French Horn only has ONE valve on the back, but why?

[@i_like_zebras_8044]

HUNTI THAT IS NOT A VALVE IT IS A TRIGGER :) you need to knowsss ur stuff

[@ooga1]

is it like the other 3 on the front or is it a slide?

[@marlenesamuels881]

It’s a trigger. It helps go from the F key to the Bb key and vice versa

[@les4316]

to play certain notes on the B horn, you hold trigger and press the valves. the fingerings for a simple A is T12.

[@randomphantom1493]

Theres no Jazz french horn where I live??😂 but I love how you can go anywhere like marching festivals and instantly click with another french horn player.. the best family in my opinion.

[@JaLynHarris-f6b]

The French Horn is my favorite brass instrument because it's lighter than the tuba and way louder than a piano

[@ForYou-ub6uc]

You are musician?

[@elizabethtyson3221]

How do u attach the dimes to your horn

[@vitali_8]

My band director I making me switch from trumpet to French horn because I already had the right embouchure even though I've been playing trumpet for 5 years. So wish me luck. I'm starting practice in a week

[@madisonallen8551]

I was playing clarinet but not my type of instrument so in middle school they added some instruments and I am trying the French or the trumpet

[@godzillapowerpufffan8142]

I have a French one myself but it's a piccolo French horn which is the smallest number of the French one family

[@MrBruh-pf8nd]

3 years on bari sax and all of a sudden I wanna play the french horn...

[@emilyfernandez144]

Never to late to switch! I've done five years of alto sax and I'm picking up french horn over the summer

[@mojeallstarke]

23 years on the clarinet here 😅

[@kaitlinbivens2420]

My 4th grade classmate Ki'niya Barclay plays the french horn so this could be useful for ms. C and Ki'niya but I play TROMBONE so even tho u prob have lessons for trombone im still asking for the slide trombone lessons thx, SmartMusic lady...

[@christinadone774]

I already play Trumpet and Piano my next instrument I wanna play is French Horn

[@josteinsivertsen4985]

But! You can't use it where it count. . . in a Brass Band. There you use the Eb alto horn.

[@lotorious4769]

Are Bugles horns?? Also: baritone tuba thing stalks us in the background This was helpful, I’m probably going to play a French horn soon (I play a trombone)

[@kaitlinbivens2420]

Make a video of how to play the English Horn PLZ

[@ronisardar7940]

Am beginner how to tune my horn

[@brennascroggins8682]

I love French horns!

[@RyanGuerrette]

I love French Horns.😀

[@heimerblaster976]

someone had lessons from Vermullen.

[@kadenwestbrook7608]

I play the baritone for middle school

[@astronomy_rattled]

I play alto sax but about to start French Horn. There is a huge diffrence

[@JackSparrow-dl2no]

That breathing part tho! Lolz

[@anoma6701]

yay, thanks!

[@bigdyl9971]

do you know mr. gund

[@bigdyl9971]

james gund

[@bigdyl9971]

oh wait justin gund

[@joshbernard7450]

Yeah do you know mr gund

[@mohannad3177]

How is my life going : 8:00

[@theoven7143]

I usually keep my instruments on the floor too

[@kaitlinbivens2420]

It would make me proud

[@meikjnfielding3485]

Watching this after play horn for 4 years.

[@aritunes21]

So that’s how you hold it..my band teacher didn’t even tell me that

[@curiousgrunt7296]

Jazz?

[@nighster77skyhightower4]

French horn is too hard for me to play cuz I don’t know the notes

[@vladify]

Electric Skyhightower, the notes are quite easy, but it depends, on your posture, how are you breathing..... it you will breath incorrect, (french horn) may go wrong, it will not sound correctly, soo keep going, and congrats being playing on this instrument, it is really cool one. :)

[@CLD296]

i like how im watching this even though im an alto sax player because im bored 😂

[@ForYou-ub6uc]

You are musician?

[@CLD296]

@@ForYou-ub6uc yea kinda

[@apieceofcorninurcloset1484]

Is that.....a TUBA in the back?!?!?!? YEW TRAITOR

[@minet11]

All the Asians I know play French Horn

[@yuvalsela4482]

I'm a horn player and I'm technicly asian.

[@tactical_ghost199]

I’m white and I play it

[@callyzw6015]

I'm asian and I play the violin, and I don't know how to play the French horn.

[@samuelmiller8487]

Otto von Bismarck I know right. I mean I am second chair in Wind Ensemble and the person in firs chair Asian, and then everyone else white. Lmao It’s so funny.

[@sylviakoziarski4912]

I thought Asians played string instruments. Any orchestra I've been in the strings are mostly Asian. Never have I seen Asians in the horn section.

[@thunderbolt_blitz]

Or You Could Play for the GBA

[@muhammadfarrelakmalsyahmal6810]

I want to play because i'm a musician

[@gracegray7248]

Lol why am I watching this I've been playing for a year

[@i_like_zebras_8044]

Grace Gray SAMEEE GURLLL

[@lordclucky3258]

Grace Gray ive been playing for almost 6 years and I’m watching this...

[@elijahabdella8508]

I love how she tried so friggin hard to extend the video to 10 mins.

[@cjones2903]

Im watching this video b/c I'm going to play french horn in 7th grade

[@apieceofcorninurcloset1484]

My French horn just PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPA

[@catfood2]

like how I've been playing for 5 years and still sound like shit

[@aamirm9703]

ok

[@FuzzleWuzzle69]

I'm a cellist, why am I here?

[@ForYou-ub6uc]

You are musician?

[@jasonmelo1974]

How to play the horn. Take it out of the case.......ooh, I'm at the edge of my seat!

[@aadhavkiyer7848]

bra this is dumb what if u already know how to play it and u want to watch another tutorial and it leads u to this?

[@cookiefan8763]

Bruh Moment

[@gob2687]

Pokemon RSE

[@squeguinquack2570]

I have a simple answer You don’t

[@nighster77skyhightower4]

Too high

[@adamtomasko312]

Cringe

[@maramorales1707]

A esta china no se le entiende un joraca!!!!

[@nighster77skyhightower4]

Low brass is better

[@barrytone6581]

I've played a good amount of brass instruments, and I can't argue with that logic, although the Tuba does take some effort. Yet I like higher instruments because of their brighter sounds. It really depends on the context. Baritone will be my choice for the rest of my days.

[@cjedwards5414]

its dented