This document discusses tuning the horn both on its own and within an ensemble. It identifies the main parts of the horn and differences in manufacturing. It explains that tuning the horn to itself first with a mechanical tuner prepares it for tuning within an ensemble using one's ear, embouchure, and hand positioning. Common problems for horn players like posture and hand positioning are addressed. The document encourages maintenance and questions.

1. Tuning The HornTuning The Horn
A discussion on tuning the HornA discussion on tuning the Horn
To itself, and with the EnsembleTo itself, and with the Ensemble

2. The Anatomy of the Horn
• Identification of the main parts of the horn
• Build Differences. (Wrap, bell, slides, material)
• Manufacturing differences.
• How will we find the tuning mechanisms?

3. Tuning the Horn to
THE HORN
THE HORN

4. Tuning the Horn to
THE HORN
THE HORN

5. Tuning the Horn to
THE HORN
THE HORN

6. Tuning the Horn to
THE HORN
THE HORN
With the horn in tune with itself, you are ready to
tune the instrument with a Mechanical Tuner, or
with the ensemble

7. Tuning the Horn to
THE HORN
THE HORN
The horn’s intonation will always be an
approximation. The musician will always have to
actively use their ear, Embouchure, and hand
positioning to play with good intonation.

8. Hand Position

9. Stopped Horn
Fingerings Move
1/2 Step Down.
Use the F side in the Middle Range

10. Proper Fingerings
A Former
trumpet
Player’s Worst
Nightmare

11. Proper Fingerings

12. Common Horn
Player Problems
Player Problems
Proper
Posture

13. Common Horn
Player Problems
Player Problems
Proper
Carriage

14. Common Horn
Player Problems
Player Problems
BE ALERT! They’re sneaky and it’s the perfect shield!

15. Maintenance

16. Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer
Open ExchangeOpen Exchange

17. Thank You!Thank You!