🎵 Learn 5 Notes On The French Horn! Beginner French Horn Lesson (#5)

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In this video I’ll teach you how to play your very 5 notes on the French Horn, starting on C then moving up 5 notes to G!
This is a super easy to follow beginner lesson where I will help you every step of the way and give you awesome beginner tips so you can become an awesome horn player!
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[@TheBrassTeacher]

Thanks for watching this Beginner French Horn video and learning 5 notes with me! If you have any questions or video suggestions just let me know in the comments below! : )

[@xmoney-pb5uo]

The Brass Teacher I have a hard time playing low notes. I also need help with my pitch. I started off with a double horn so I need some help.

[@TheBrassTeacher]

@@xmoney-pb5uo Keep going! The key is practice. Use a tuner if you have one to check that you're playing the right notes. If you're consistently finding that you pitch too low, you might be better suited to a slightly higher instrument like the tenor horn or flugal horn.

[@TrainerPicasso]

ive played the trumpet for about 6 years now how similar is the fingerings between trumpet and french horn?because im looking to learn the french horn and i heard its similar to the trumpet.

[@jayj4142]

Picasso Gaming I also came over to horn from trumpet. The fingerings are basically the same, but begin at different points within the scale...which is to be expected because the horn is pitched in a different key than trumpet. I’m still in the process of relearning the horn as it’s been a long time since I played horn. Normally played trumpet and soprano bugle...

[@jamiewalker9811]

The Brass Teacher thankyou so much, my band teacher expats me to learn the French horn during the summer

[@dupielijah2759]

Me who has played for over a year: *Yeah i need this*

[@TheBrassTeacher]

glad you found it useful!

[@linglingwannabe3612]

Is french horn really THAT hard? Don’t misunderstand me, I don’t play the french horn (yet) but I heard that it was difficult…but I really didn’t expect it to be that hard

[@ethan9536]

@@linglingwannabe3612 just switching from tpt myself, pretty difficult, but having 5 years experience on trumpet has definitely helped.

[@driss6208]

@@linglingwannabe3612 Hey! It’s been about 6 months did you try it yet? 🧐

[@dodd1784]

I learned all my notes in 3 mouth

[@gailtate7774]

I’m a returning student after 35 years! Thanks so much for the refresh. It’s like starting from scratch - but feels great.

[@lorid6544]

Me too! Back at it! The fingerings are still in my brain. lol Tone needs some work.

[@Loriann916]

Last year in 5th grade, my band conductor told me that I could play the French horn since I was a natural high player. I was struggling so much until I finally found this channel. Now I’m in the beginner band playing the French horn so good my band conductor recommended honors band. Tysm!

[@arhiannaortiz1440]

Thanks its really hard being one of the hardest instruments in band it was very helpful

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Yes! Its so true! Unless you try it, people don't know our pain! hehe

[@Evanw10282]

@@TheBrassTeacher it’s really weird, because my band teacher plays better horn then trumpet and I’m like “huh”?

[@64TNT]

I switched from the trumpet to the French horn and I've been struggling for a while now and this video helped a lot! I've been so very confused on the papers for our notes and this video solved most of those problems!

[@cry-kid-lmao]

Frll like the fingering is so off

[@shupesmerga4694]

I'm a trombonist/violinist and I've always been curious about french horn but upon hearing it, it doesn't sound so much different up close, probably in a closed area but like violin, it sounds so violiny when heard from afar. I've always expected french horn to be less brassy and more of a light and airy horn sound like a cave man horn sound made from animal's horn or a spiral seashell.

[@TheBrassTeacher]

yes you're right! The French horn can have a very mystical sound depending on what you're playing :)

[@linglingwannabe3612]

Thank you for making this video: I have clear the Bb side finally!!! However, the F side is confusing for me. I thought that in an F horn open was C but apparently is E and G as well. And I thought that 1st valve in F side was D but apparently is F as well. But I’m grateful that Bb side is finally clear to me. Thank you so much.

[@TheBrassTeacher]

You're very welcome!

[@libby8717]

I'm a complete beginner and I just transferred to French horn from trumpet. I'm currently trying to learn how to play over Christmas break without my instructor so I can hopefully be caught up to the rest of the band when school starts up again. Any tips? Thank you, you're videos are super helpful!

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Glad you're enjoying them! Do lots of long tones and playing a note, then lifting your lips on and off the mouthpiece. That way it will train your lips to find the right 'place' faster. If you know what I mean :) Flexibility and time practising everyday is a must :)

[@libby8717]

@@TheBrassTeacher Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! You're videos have really helped me out, too! I'm really glad I found you, I will definitely recommend to some friends who are learning as well!

[@Oliver-qe5uq]

I suggest trying it get you high F and low F as in you switch between high and low this will help with future notes (also highly suggest get a double French horn soooooo much easier to play)

[@libby8717]

@@Oliver-qe5uq thanks for the advice! I've been playing french horn for close to a year now and I really really enjoy it! Your advice is definitely fantastic and I'll give it a try!

[@thomrom3056]

i'm in the exact same place as you bro

[@HHabits]

Thanks so much! Now I can get a smooth tune while I am playing the french horn! Once again thank you SO much! 😊

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Excellent! So glad you found it useful!

[@jazandriz]

Thanks! Getting back into it after 20+ years. Really appreciate these videos.

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Great to hear!

[@pauls5745]

my son and I enjoy your instruction as he learns to play the french horn. We'd love to see more videos if you still post content online! greetings from across the pond!

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Wow! That's so great to hear! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! I have been back living in Thailand for over a year now without my horn but I'm working on it!

[@pauls5745]

@@TheBrassTeacher sawadee lol. I know you miss your music. beautiful country, but I found Bangkok to be too busy haha. Best wishes!

[@itinkle]

Thank you for getting me started on my first 5 notes ever.

[@dumbpunk1165]

i think all your videos about french horn are gonna save me. im switching to it from clarinet for concert season. this'll be interesting

[@lorid6544]

no reeds to worry about!

[@classicclassic2053]

Ah girl thank you so much!!! French horn is my adored instrument❤❤❤ 📯😊😊

[@Alex-zp1bx]

french horn is so hard to learn because I play trumpet too so I sometimes play too high, and I found this very helpful too so thank you !

[@goldgaming9391]

I need this😂 i’ve played for like 5 years but i swap between mellophone and French Horn and i sound like garbage when i come back to this horn

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Practice time for you! :)

[@lexxx9246]

yes oh my god same

[@connorskeeters8981]

Are you playing to low or is it the audio quality that is making everything sound lower than it is?

[@TheBrassTeacher]

haha I can assure you they are the right notes :)

[@mattfenner9457]

I think I see the problem. The French horn is a transposing instrument, a C on an F horn will come out as F. When she plays CDEFG, that will sound FGABbC on the piano.

[@johnpereira5926]

​@@mattfenner9457 Goodness! Is that right? I had no idea the French Horn was a transposing instrument! Since French horns commonly stand in F or Bflat (not to mention some that stand in G) and, moreover, double horns in F AND Bflat are increasingly common and presumably all must make do with ONE written/printed score I have always inferred that the French Horn MUST be a non-transposing instrument requiring the player to learn to relate his/her personal choice of model to the standard printed/written music.

[@mattfenner9457]

John Pereira If you were the one that posted the question, I would concede that there is a different reason to the one I suggested. The comment meant to help absolute beginners. Your sarcasm is unnecessary.

[@johnpereira5926]

@@mattfenner9457 Sarcasm? What sarcasm? None intended. I simply acknowledged that this info' is new to me. I hope @The Brass Teacher will explain how the needs of players of different models (and different modes of the same model) are met by the convention.

[@gabistout5846]

so i’ve been playing trombone for 6 years and i wanna learn to play french horn. what horn should i buy? idk what key or if i should get a single or double? i’ve looked at different ones but i don’t know what one will be the best for me. i will mostly use it for fun and for any ensembles that i could play in when there’s not a need for multiple trombones. what do you recommend?

[@TheBrassTeacher]

It depends on a few things - how much money do you have to spend and what level you are playing at. At a professional level a double horn is a must for the flexibility and fuller tone it creates. If its just for fun and playing at a local level, I would plump for a single as they are cheaper.

[@Oliver-qe5uq]

I suggest you start out with single as it is cheaper but it’s also harder to play higher notes so Having a double helps but you choose

[@Oliver-qe5uq]

This is awesome this is perfect for a beginner I myself am not a beginner I have been playing for 3 years but I think 6th grade me would like this

[@eddi3snecklace936]

I'm starting the french horn soon, are you you using a double horn or a single horn?

[@darksithemperor628]

If it has a trigger it’s a double horn so yes

[@TheBrassTeacher]

That's right!

[@jammaart6564]

So I recently just switched from flute to the French Horn. Do you have any tips for remembering the notes?

[@arhiannaortiz1440]

I wanted to play flute but my friendime got it first

[@TheBrassTeacher]

I would start on the F side as there are less valves to press down in the beginning. Other than that - repetition & lots of patience :)

[@mybeefgotroasted]

Write them down from highest to lowest, every day, until you can remember them. Then I would attempt to start with 2nd line G as your first note (starts you off with a slightly wider range) I always did one warmup that goes like this G, F, C, F, G (hold down first valve) F#, Eb, B, Eb, F# (Hold down second) F, D, Bb, D, F (Hold down first) Then it would keep going down until you couldn't go anymore.

[@Evanw10282]

That’s a good switch, using more air

[@Amme-o5d]

what app you using for tuning ??😢

[@Abraham11170]

Guys help 😭 I joined band and have no clue what is going on

[@crowrebirth]

am i missing something? are the notes transposed on the french horn? because you’re starting on an F note, then G then D…

[@stronggames1516]

how do you switch from f to Bb i don't play the horn but i find it very interesting.

[@long7463]

You use a trigger on double french horns

[@1_chill_cellist]

how do you know when to use the f or Bb side?

[@TheBrassTeacher]

That's a great question! Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKrSdXiMYrBjhtE

[@SnorlaxinStudios]

helped a lot thanks

[@cyberwing3758]

My mouthpiece is really small and often when im playing my mouth is sliding off of the mouthpiece, would a slightly larger mouthpiece improve this?

[@TheBrassTeacher]

That sounds like it may be the problem although it depends on the instrument. If it is for F horn then I would suggest getting a mouthpiece with a wider rim. This worked for me. There are 2 things you can change with a detachable rim mouthpiece - the depth and width. See if you can have a try on multiple mouthpieces in your local shop.

[@ArroEL922]

Good, and the presenter is very enthusiastic. But I wish there were some graphics to go with this lesson, showing the location of the notes on sheet music as well as the corresponding pictures of what tabs should be open/depressed. Also, that the two registers (F and B-flat) should be in separate sections. From an educational psychology perspective, that would be most effective.

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Great suggestion! I will bear that in mind if I go back to creating videos! Thanks for watching

[@andredapo6340]

I am a percussionist switching over to french horn and I have no idea on how brass instuments are able to play certain notes without pressing any keys Someone help me understand 😅

[@johnnybongshow5257]

what does the french horn sound like if you don't put your hand in the bell?

[@batikabesa8512]

hello there... I have a question... do I have to slide down a bit my horn (front valves)? because I watched a video saying that it has to be slide half inch.... tnx for your response...

[@TheBrassTeacher]

I'm not quite sure what you mean about which part sliding down? If you mean your tuning slides, then that depends on the horn. You can use a piano or electric tuner to get your horn in tune

[@batikabesa8512]

The Brass Teacher thank you so much.... I’m glad that you responded...I figure out what your saying.... appreciated.. Philippines 🇵🇭

[@kyra5600]

It's really hard for me to go higher! How do I fix this?

[@TheBrassTeacher]

work up to it :) Begin your practice with long tones and work your way up slowly. The main thing is not to strain or press the mouthpiece too heavily on your lips :)

[@serenalite]

Thank you!

[@gnsklan8188]

How do you play a e and d higher

[@cecegarbin549]

i’ve been playing trumpet for 8 years and i thought french horn would be easy, yet here i am

[@jayce6162]

What do the notes look like, where are the on the measure lines

[@TheBrassTeacher]

That's a great question! I'm planning to do a video on written music soon! :)

[@poop143]

Abcdefg

[@cacheteinflado1]

I love this channel

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Yay! So glad you love it, happy playing!

[@aaylarosee]

Nice! It helped me a lot!❤️

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Aw, I'm so glad! Happy playing! :)

[@cacheteinflado1]

Hola saludos desde Costa Rica

[@elviarodriguez3755]

Watch it

[@jamesfulwood5691]

After watching several times, I still do not know what key to use.

[@eerikkan13gas65]

Did you stuck your hand in there?

[@TheBrassTeacher]

like you're cupping water in your hand - then turn 180! Good luck!

[@abaemperor893]

is there supposed to be three s's in the intro?

[@TheBrassTeacher]

oh my goodness I never noticed that! Thank you for pointing that out :)

[@koalakomala2432]

i play flute

[@serenalite]

It seems like the C you are playing is an F on my F horn?.

[@marcellejames6356]

do you have a Bb horn maybe?

[@tedhe8673]

LOL in the intro it says "The Brasss teacher"

[@TheBrassTeacher]

haha yesss, top marks for spotting the mistake! Very attentive

[@jholl_0889]

me when i am about to play french horn from playing the saxophone for 5 years :)

[@godzillapowerpufffan8142]

My French horn is a piccolo French horn

[@TheBrassTeacher]

Awesome! I've seen those before! Have fun!

[@godzillapowerpufffan8142]

The Brass Teacher thank you ❤️️

[@kaybhee6]

explain right hand inside,,, why

[@s0nix_x]

E,F,G are the same as C and D WTF

[@lilt2480]

It's funny how this vid has no likes lol LMAOOOOO

[@kden2207]

It’s funny how you think it has no likes (there is an option in privacy setting you can hide your subs,likes, and your views) LMAOOOOO

[@blocked9335]

Tiani Ortiz you obviously don’t know how youtube works

[@yourfavavishiii]

How do I know what side i have?

[@shenjerry4607]

Nice! Very good video. Before I was just blowing very random notes. CEDGFA See? RANDOM