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french horn title image The french horn (or horn for short) consists of a very long brass tube, which curls round and round. Originally made from hollowed-out animals' horns, the horn was used for signalling. The player puts their hand in the bell end to change the sound of the instrument, and gets different notes by pressing down valves, which block off holes.
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Jeremy Bushell Meet the Orchestra! Jeremy Bushell plays the french horn for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Read about him below. Jeremy Bushell, French Horn How old were you when you first started playing? I started playing the french horn when I was 14. Before that I played the E flat horn in a brass band. Why did you choose this instrument? Because I wanted to play in an orchestra the horn seemed the most logical instrument. Do you play any other instruments? The E flat horn. What do you like most about playing in an orchestra? I love the big, loud and exciting sounds the orchestra makes because it's easier to play loudly than quietly. Do you play any other kind of music? I occasionally perfom in small groups with other players from the orchestra. What other music do you like? I love Macy Gray - I've got all her albums. I also like jazz. Do you have any other hobbies? I play squash and love cooking - and eating it! All pictures are copyrighted - picture credits Woodwind Brass Flute Trumpet Oboe French Horn Clarinet Trombone Bassoon Tuba Strings Percussion Violin Tuned Viola Untuned Cello Timpani Double Bass Harp Keyboards Conductor LEARN AN INSTRUMENT Which instrument, which age, finding teachers, buying guide and the perils of practice Get help Get help Listening About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy Explore the BBC
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