Elkhart 100BFH French horn
Elkhart https://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/p/100BFH/brass-for-starters/elkhart/elkhart-100bfh-french-horn£ £549.00
Ref: 100BFH
5 in stock
Single B-flat horn
The Elkhart 100BFH is a single B-flat horn offering an affordable introduction to horn playing. Its lighter, more compact design offers a responsive feel that can help younger and beginner players develop confidence in the early stages of learning, while providing the characteristic warm, rounded tone associated with the instrument.
Finished in clear lacquer, the 100BFH features a fixed yellow brass bell and is supplied in a protective case for secure, convenient transport and storage. A preferred choice for schools and music services, it provides first-time players with a practical and economical route into learning the French horn.
- Clear lacquer finish
- Fixed yellow brass bell
- Mechanical key linkage
- Case included
Manufacturer’s website: connselmer.eu
French Horn FAQs
The single F horn has one set of tubing pitched in F, while the single B-flat horn has a shorter set of tubing pitched in B-flat. The double horn combines both systems in one instrument, the player switching between them with a thumb valve. Double horns are the standard choice for most advanced players because they offer greater versatility than either single horn.
Both can be good starter instruments. The choice depends upon the player’s age, experience and their teacher’s recommendation. The single F horn develops skills that transfer more naturally to a double horn. The single B-flat horn has a shorter air column which younger players may find lighter and easier to manage, particularly when playing in the upper register.
The double horn combines the tonal breadth of the F horn with the agility and security in the upper register of the B-flat horn. The player selects the ‘side’ of the horn that best suits the music being played, allowing them greater flexibility in meeting the demands of different styles of music.
A good-quality single horn provides a solid foundation and may be all a player requires during the first several years of study. Many players eventually move to a double horn as they progress to an advanced level and take on the challenges of more demanding repertoire.
