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Double French Horns: The Buying Guide for New Students and their Parents

So you're looking to buy your first double French horn? It's easy to be intimidated by all the options available online and various price points . In

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Kruspe & Geyer horns: What's the difference?

Most french horn models can be categorized into two design layouts: the Kruspe and the Geyer, named after their original makers Edward Kruspe and Carl

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Holton French Horns

While better known today for their famous Farkas French horn line and trumpets/cornets, the Holton company was originally founded by trombone player F

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Recommended French Horn Practice Mutes

If you live in an apartment, like to practice at odd hours, or travel frequently, a practice mute is a necessity. With plenty of options on the market

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Top-Rated French Horn Accessories

For serious horn players, obsession over the horn model and mouthpiece is only the beginning. Here, we'll take a look at some of the most popular Fren

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Best Cheap French Horns - Buyer Guide

You’re a student (or parent) on a tight budget and want the best horn for your money. Where to start? New horns are out of the running if you’re looki

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Buying a French Horn - FAQs

Buying a French horn can be stressful. These high-priced brass instruments are complicated and come in many styles, configurations and budget levels.

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Guide to Yamaha French Horns

Yamaha makes just about every musical instrument imaginable, along with electronics, motorcycles and lawnmowers. The purist might wonder: how good can

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Conn French Horns

Charles Gerard Conn, a cornet-playing civil war veteran born in 1844, was inspired to enter the instrument business after a lip injury -- allegedly re

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French Horn Brand Market Share Report - 2016 (USA)

What's the most popular horn brand in America? The International Horn Society publishes extensive user-generated section listing information on its we

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Best French Horns for College & Beyond

So you've decided you want to pursue horn long term. That clunky, banged up old Holton you played through high school isn't going to cut it. You want

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Before Buying a French Horn on eBay: Tips & Tricks

It's possible to find some fantastic used French horn deals on eBay, but with any large purchase, due diligence is critical. After buying a number of

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