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FRENCH
HORN
Horns are symbols of power and strength as were the horned beasts of elephants, bulls and boars - from which they were first made. The horn was originally used as a signaling instrument for hunting purpose.
By the end of the 18th century, crooks were used to extend the compass of harmonics. The rotary_valve horn was invented in the early 19th century, and soon solved the problem of frequent changes of crooks in performance. The French horn is capable of a variety of tone colors that range from the warm & expressive to the rich & powerful. |
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![Photo : French Horn](western/french_horn/french_horn.jpg) |
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![Mouthpiece](western/french_horn/mouthpiece.gif)
Mouthpiece
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![Tuning Slide](western/french_horn/tuning_slide.gif)
Tuning Slide
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![Rotary Valve](western/french_horn/rotary_valve.gif)
Rotary Valve
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![Bell](western/french_horn/bell.gif)
Bell
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