Tag: horn equipment

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  • Strachan Adds 2 New Mouthpiece Cups

    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…

  • Adventures in Mouthpiece Matching

    Adventures in Mouthpiece Matching

    An insightful interview between Mars Gelfo and Alex Strachan about what goes into designing and making French horn mouthpieces.

  • A[n Updated] Guide to Horn Oils and Greases

    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!

  • A Horn Beauty Contest

    A Horn Beauty Contest

    A comparison of horns – not for the best sound or easiest playability, but for the best aesthetics.

  • Update on Englebert Schmid Horns + Marcus Bonna Cases

    Update on Englebert Schmid Horns + Marcus Bonna Cases

    A recent update on the possible chemical reaction between Bonna cases and Schmid French horns.

  • New French Horn from XO Brass

    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!

  • Kruspe vs Geyer Horns: Playability Comparison

    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.

  • One Mellophone Advantage – Mutes!

    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!

  • New Web Resource for Horn Players

    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.

  • The Vienna Horn in non-Viennese Ensembles

    The Vienna Horn in non-Viennese Ensembles

    A look into using the Vienna horn within a non-Viennese ensemble.