Yamaha YHR-567D French horn
Yamaha https://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/p/YHR567D/orchestral-brass/yamaha/yamaha-yhr-567d-french-horn£ £4,063.00
Ref: YHR567D
1 in stock
F/B-flat full double (detachable bell)
A French horn with exceptional reliability and build quality, highly recommended to those looking to upgrade from a starter instrument. Its easy response and sure note-centering make it ideal for students, while the colourful tone and precise intonation make it attractive to more advanced players.
- Clear lacquer finish
- Bore size: 0.472 in. (12 mm)
- Detachable yellow brass bell
- Extra-large bell throat
- Geyer-style wrap
- String lever action
- Adjustable thumb lever
Also available:
YHR567 fixed bell
HRC-57D replacement case (detachable bell model)
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Manufacturer’s website: uk.yamaha.com
French Horn FAQs
Most modern full-double French horns follow either the Kruspe or Geyer layout. They differ principally in the position of the F/B-flat change valve, which is operated by the thumb to switch the instrument between the F and B-flat sides. On a Kruspe-wrap horn, the change valve is positioned close to the first valve. On a Geyer-wrap horn, it is located after the third valve, creating a more open arrangement of the tubing.
Many players associate Kruspe-wrap horns with a broad, rich orchestral sound and Geyer-wrap horns with a more direct, free-blowing response, although bell design, materials and leadpipe also influence an instrument’s playing characteristics.
No. Kruspe- and Geyer-wrap horns use the same fingering system and are played in exactly the same way. The difference lies in the layout of the tubing and the playing characteristics of the instrument rather than its operation.
A fixed-bell horn has the bell permanently attached to the instrument, while a detachable-bell horn allows the bell flare to be removed for transport or storage. This allows the instrument to be packed into a smaller case, making it popular with players who travel frequently or prefer a more compact case.
When assembled, a detachable-bell horn is designed to offer playing characteristics comparable to those of an equivalent fixed-bell model, so the choice between the two is usually based on portability rather than performance.
