Tag: horn equipment
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Strachan Adds 2 New Mouthpiece Cups
Strachan mouthpieces haven’t been around for very long, but they already seem to be making waves in the horn-playing community. Initially designed to work well for Geyer (the G-series) and Alexander (the M-series) instruments, his current range of mouthpieces has something for just about every type of French horn, including Kruspe horns, historic instruments, Wagner…
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Adventures in Mouthpiece Matching
An insightful interview between Mars Gelfo and Alex Strachan about what goes into designing and making French horn mouthpieces.
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A[n Updated] Guide to Horn Oils and Greases
When it comes to brass lubricants, there are a lot of options. This PDF by Hetman is a great resource to find the right lubricant for any horn!
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A Horn Beauty Contest
A comparison of horns – not for the best sound or easiest playability, but for the best aesthetics.
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Update on Englebert Schmid Horns + Marcus Bonna Cases
A recent update on the possible chemical reaction between Bonna cases and Schmid French horns.
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New French Horn from XO Brass
XO Brass – a maker of pro brass – has released a French horn model. Read about it and let me know what you want to see in an upcoming review!
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Kruspe vs Geyer Horns: Playability Comparison
A new video looks at the differences in playability, right hand position, and sound between Geyer and Kruspe style instruments.
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One Mellophone Advantage – Mutes!
It’s marching band time, and that means mellophone season. One pro to the mellophone – horn players *finally* get fun mute options!
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New Web Resource for Horn Players
A new horn resource from one of the authors of Horn Matters and the creator of Horn Articles Online.
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The Vienna Horn in non-Viennese Ensembles
A look into using the Vienna horn within a non-Viennese ensemble.