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The most
important Horn
Models
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the 11 most important horn models. Actually there are over 300
possible variations. All triple horns are also available with a
stopping valve. 4 different metal alloys, 4 bell sizes, screw
bell, bell wreath, handhammered bell, etc., multiply the
possibilities. Please read the information on page 2 and on our
website about „bells“.
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Historical hand horn
modeled after Ignaz
Lorenz from Linz, Austria.
Also the home of Ignaz Leitgeb, who premiered the Mozart Horn Concertos.
It has a very well proportioned bore, (11,2mm in the cylindrical
part), speaks very clearly, is well in tune and has a particularly
beautifui sound. It has a weight of 1.000g. (2.2 Ibs.) with the
Eb crook.
For playing together
with modern instruments, the Cor Solo version of Engelbert Schmid,
with the fixed mouthpipe and the 12,0mm bore, is recommended.
A Baroque Horn is also available.
See extra page about natural horns!
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Bb horn
with A-stopping valve You
can play jusc about everything on this light and extremely responsive
instrument, which is the reason why some top horn players choose
this instrument. The distribution of length is almost identical
with that of the double horn, so it is easy to switch back and forth.
One water key is recommended. 1.700g
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F horn with A-stopping valve
Indispensable for certain pieces. The
long mouthpipe and bell branch make the Bb side comparable to that
of a double horn. This is also an advantage for the high F horn,
so that you will feel very comfortable on this horn. Two water keys
are recommended. 2.050g.
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Bb /high
Eb horn with A-stopping valve
Actually it is more logical to go up
a fourth from Bb. Intonation, fingerings and sound are more alike
than the combination with high F. The length of the high Eb horn
makes a full length bell branch possible and the mouthpipe is actually
longer than that of a double horn. Three water keys are recommended.
2 100g.
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High F Horn,
changeable to E,
Eb , and D, srnall bell size. With a shallow or semi-shallow mouthpiece
it is well in tune in all registers while still sounding like a
horn. It sits in the hand like a normal horn and fits in a regular
case. One water key is recommended.
1.300g.
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double horn F/Bb The basic
piece of equipment for the professional, perfect in its playing
qualities and aesthetics.
A particularly noble sound, smooth but with great dynamic range.
As flexible and agile as a woodwind Instrument. Has a very good
feel to it, with smooth valve slurs, and a very secure high range.
Changeable from F/Bb to Bb/F. One or two water keys are recommended.
2.150g.
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Full
double horn B h /F with A-stopping valve
Same qualities as the normal double
horn. The stopping valve can prevent unpleasant surprises, especially
in everyday opera life. Despite the stopping valve it is very beautiful
optically. Because of the exactness of the valves there is no noticeable
acoustical disadvantage compared to the double horn without stopping
valve. One or two water keys recommended. 2.350g.
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Compensating
triple horn F/Bb /high F
A triple horn, but lighter than a normal double horn. A good
Bb side, a full sounding high F side, and a surprisingly good low
F horn. It has everything you need. For those who miss a stopping
valve it is recommended to transpose down a half step in the middle
and low range on the low F horn, and down a whole step on the high
F horn in the upper register. Two water keys are recommended. 2.250g.
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triple horn F/B b/high Eb
Lighter than a normal double horn, the
Bb side fully comparable to that of a double horn, and the switch
to high Eb without a change in sound, (when you change from Bb 0
to high Eb 2/3, the Instrument is only shortened a half step). A
surprisingly good combined low F horn.
Because of the correct placement of the recommended four water keys,
they cause no acoustical disadvantage. 2.300g.
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Full
triple horn F/Bb/high F.
The best selling triple horn, incomparably
light weight, it is lighter than a normal double horn with stopping
valve. A well rounded high F horn, a smooth, romantic sounding Bb
horn, and a Full sounding low F horn. All three sides are very well
in tune and speak securely. The cylinder of the triple valve weighs
less than a customary double cylinder, and this is evident in the
quickness of the valves. Slurs using the thumb valves are just as
good as those with the main valves. Two or three water keys recommended.
2.600 g
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Full
triple horn F/B b /high Eb .
The advantages of high Eb are explained under the
other high Eb models. Lighter than a normal double horn with stopping
valve. This model most closely fulfills the sound conception of
the double horn player. Even the colleague next to you won't be
able to teil if you've played on the Bb or high Eb side. A Full
forte sound is possible on the high Eb horn and it gives you the
necessary security up into the highest range. The Full low F horn
is good enough even for low horn players. 3 or 4 water
keys recommended. 2650g.
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