Arnolds AHR301 French horn
Arnolds & Sons https://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/p/AHR-301/orchestral-brass/arnolds-sons/arnolds-ahr301-french-horn£ £627.00
Ref: AHR-301
2 in stock
If you are purchasing a beginner's instrument for the first time and would like further advice, our showroom staff will be pleased to give all the guidance you need.
A light, compact three-valved single F horn offering an excellent choice for young beginners aiming to develop the foundations of technique and tone.
- Lacquer finish
- Gold brass leadpipe
- Compact construction
- Nickel silver inner and outer slides
- Bell diameter: 11 in. (280 mm)
- Bore size: 0.465 in. (11.80 mm)
Also available:
AHR-300 single B-flat model
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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.
