Luxmusic – For all your musical needs

Welcome to my site! We have the french horns information that you are looking for.

French Horns?????

Experienced French Horn Players Only, Please??
Experienced French Horn Players only, please?
I am going into high school and would like to know what French Horn I should Use. I have been playing three years and would like a good quality horn that will last through high school, college and later on. I am looking for something good quality with warm dark tones that will really stand out, but preferably not too expensive. If you have any suggestions, I would love to know. Thanks!!
(sorry didnt mean to say "experienced French horn players" twice. Typo)

Here are a few options. Really, you and your teacher need to play them, and see which one feels best for you.

Yamaha 667v, Conn 8D, Atkinson A800 are all good horns that will surely take you through college playing. They also won't set your folks back to far money-wise. (just do searches for them, lots of sites sell them, or to ebay, or the factory itself). If they have $6-$10k to spend, then go for a Paxman, Alexander, Lawson, Lewis or Berg.
These are harder to find online, but if you contact Wichita Band company, they'll get you in the right direction. Actually, I really recommend them for buying a horn. They're really smart, and run a good business.

Like I said, play them before you buy them, if its at all possible. Let me know if ya need anything else!

FEATURED PRODUCTS:

Check out these fine shops that offer french horns products:

Key of F Student Single French Horn $369.99 This band and orchestra approved French Horn is perfect for the beginning student or for the convenience of a second instrument for home practice. This includes a case, mouthpiece, white gloves and polishing cloth.

Key of F French Horn $496.49 This Orchestra-approved, 4-valve French horn includes nickel/silver valves and injection-molded keys. The smooth polished finger paddles and the string linkage on the rotors give these instruments the feel of a high quality horn.

Italian Sterling Silver French Horn Necklace $11.49 Add to your personal style with Italian sterling silver French horn necklaceSilvertone pendant features a matte finishSimple yet stylish necklace makes the perfect gift

Limoges Hand-painted French Horn Keepsake Box $81.99 Limoges porcelain collectibles accentuate any home decor Heirloom-quality keepsake makes a great gift for the Limoges collector in your life Hand-painted porcelain sculpture can be presented alone or in groups

Anthology of French Horn Music $15.48 A master source of symphonic and operatic excerpts from the works of the great composers

Goldtone-plated Sterling Silver French Horn Necklace $12.49 Add to your personal style with goldtone jewelryPendant features a matte finishSimple necklace makes the perfect gift

Copperplated Sterling Silver French Horn Necklace $14.99 This pretty necklace features a French horn design with a matte finish. The pendant and matching cable chain are crafted of copperplated sterling silver.

14k Gold 1/10ct TDW Diamond French Horn Charm $73.99 Dazzling French horn charm is an ideal giftJewelry is crafted of polished 14-karat yellow gold with round-cut diamondsCharm secures easily to your favorite charm bracelet or chain

14k Gold 1/10ct TDW Diamond French Horn Charm $89.99 Beautiful French horn charm features twinkling diamondsJewelry accessory is crafted of luscious 14k white goldShimmering musical instrument charm has a lobster claw clasp that easily attaches to your favorite chain or bracelet

Michael Kors Women's MK5039 Horn Jet Set Chronograph Watch $154.99 This Michael Kors women's MK5039 Horn Jet Set chronograph watch is a classy way to tell time. This watch features a chic mother of pearl dial.

Set of 3 Buffalo Horn Sauce Bowls (India) $14.49 Add a beautiful touch to your kitchen or dining room with a set of handmade sauce bowls. Made from buffalo horn, these bowls make unique and exotic serving pieces.

Handmade Coral Glass Horn Clasp Necklace (India) $22.99 Spice up any outfit with our Handmade Coral Glass Horn Clasp NecklaceRich, warm strands of coral glass beads are boldly displayed in this necklaceThe back of the piece is a smooth, curved clasp carved from natural water buffalo horn

Sterling Silver Italian Horn Pendant $18.99 This Italian Horn pendant is a classic example of the timeless elegance of sterling silver jewelry. This pendant comes complete w

Set of 4 Gift-boxed Buffalo Horn Spice Spoons (India) $12.99 Add a beautiful touch to your kitchen or dining room with a set of handmade spice spoons. Made from buffalo horn, these spoons make unique and exotic serving pieces.

Red Coconut Horn Necklace (China) $19.99 Add some color to any ensemble with a unique necklaceJewelry is crafted of coconut and colored Heishi beads20-strand necklace secures with a hook clasp

Set of 4 Gift-boxed Buffalo Horn Condiment Spoons (India) $15.79 Add a beautiful touch to your kitchen or dining room with a set of handmade condiment spoons. Made from buffalo horn, these spoons make unique and exotic serving pieces.

Twenty Star Blue Coconut Horn Necklace (China) $14.99 Stylish necklace showcases 20 strands of turquoise blue coconut Heishi beadsTwenty Star world jewelry features a horn claspHandcrafted coconut bead necklace is a bold and unique accessory to brighten up your casual wardrobe

Sterling Silver Baby ID with Italian Horn Bracelet $15.99 Add to your personal style with this sterling silver children's jewelryBracelet features an engravable identification tag and a highly polished finishSimple yet stylish bracelet makes the perfect gift

Amber Horn Clasp Necklace (India) $19.99 Spice up any outfit with our amber horn clasp necklaceStriking and simple jewelry was hand-made in Northern IndiaNecklace features a curved clasp carved from natural water buffalo horn

Crooked Horn Slide and Flex Bino System in Black $22.99 The Crooked Horn Slide and Flex Bino-System is designed to use your shoulders to support the weight of the binoculars, eliminating all neck fatigue. This binocular harness features elastic straps that allow the them to slide up and flex out.

---

Dynasty M546 / M551 Marching French Horns Lacquer $1009.99 The most popular Marching French Horn is the F Horn. The outfit includes an 11 FH mouthpiece and a heavy duty travel case. Its single piece valve pistons, casings, and boxed valve guides with single point positioning have been upgraded over previous models. The horn features additional and heavier bracing and a heavy gauge of brass tubing for durability and projection. The Bb horn is played like the Bb side of a double horn.

Big Fish Audio First Call Horns $249.99 The First Call Horns Sample Library gives you horns from a modern perspective. No longer do you have to rely on orchestral brass for your horn needs. Until now, jazz or rock-oriented horn libraries have been almost non-existent. The void has been filled! Pop, latin, jazz, big band, and rock n' roll horns are all here, with unprecedented sound quality and programming. You get trumpets (played open as well as with various mutes), soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxes, trombones (including mutes), flugelhorn and French horn. Instruments are presented in both solo and section contexts with chromatic samples, plus we've thrown in a ton of riffs, combinations and improvisations. This must-have VI library will be your first call for modern horns, and is one more reason Big Fish Audio's Virtual Instrument Division is filling the real needs of musicians the world over.First Call Horns is formatted to work with the Kontakt Player/Plug-in is powered by the Native Instruments Kontakt Player engine, which is included on the disc. This provides instant integration with all major sequencers such as Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Logic, Cubase, and others.

Dynasty M546 / M551 Marching French Horns M551S Bb Horn Silver $1169.99 The most popular Marching French Horn is the F Horn. The outfit includes an 11 FH mouthpiece and a heavy duty travel case. Its single piece valve pistons, casings, and boxed valve guides with single point positioning have been upgraded over previous models. The horn features additional and heavier bracing and a heavy gauge of brass tubing for durability and projection. The Bb horn is played like the Bb side of a double horn.

Leather Specialties French Horn Universal Hand Guard $13.99 This leather, lace-up style hand guard fits most French horns and protects the left hand area from lacquer wear.

MTS Products Replacement Fixed Bell French Horn Cases $129.99 These are compact style cases in molded plastic or wood for French horns with standard, fixed bell. They offer excellent protection with a padded, plush interior.

Big Fish Audio First Call Horns Sample Library Standard $249.99 9 solo instruments. 7 section instruments. 21 improvisation and riff patches. Numerous different articulations for every instrument. 8 combination patches such as Alto Sax + Trumpet + Trombone FP Swell. Patch list*:. Alto Sax Solo . Legato. Vibrato. Mellow. Staccato. FP Swell. Alto Sax Section . Legato. Mellow. Staccato. Falls. FP Swell Dim. FP Swell Long. FP Swell Short. Baritone Sax Solo . Legato. Staccato. Bend Up. Baritone Sax Section . Legato. Staccato. Bend Up. Flugelhorn Solo . Legato, No Vibrato. Legato, Vibrato. Flugelhorn Section . Legato, No Vibrato. Legato, Vibrato. French Horn Solo . Legato, No Vibrato. Legato, Vibrato. Staccato. Rips. Soprano Sax Solo . Legato, No Vibrato. Legato, Vibrato. Tenor Sax Solo . Legato, No Vibrato. Legato, Vibrato. Staccato. Tenor Sax Section . Legato. Mellow. Staccato. Trombone Solo . Legato, No Vibrato. Legato, Vibrato. Mute. Cup Mute. Staccato. FP Swell. FP Swell Dim. Fall.

MTS Products 926V Replacement Fixed Bell French Horn Case $129.99 These are compact style cases in molded plastic or wood for French horns with standard, fixed bell. They offer excellent protection with a padded, plush interior.

SKB SKB-370 French Horn Case $184.99 This SKB French Horn case is made from molded plastic and has molded-in bumpers for added strength. Heavy-duty Perfect Fit aluminum valance, and foam padding. For single and double horns. SKB is a premier supplier of musical instrument cases. SKB builds their products with military-spec, ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and premium hardware. All SKB hardshell cases are unconditionally guaranteed forever. That means if you break the SKB-370, they will repair or replace it at no cost to you.

Holton Farkas Gold Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Very Deep Cup $55.99 Farkas for French HornsWhy Farkas?Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tnal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for the intricately played symphonic work-or beginner development-there's a Farkas to meet the challenge.

Holton Farkas Gold Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Medium Deep Cup $55.99 Farkas for French HornsWhy Farkas?Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tnal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for the intricately played symphonic work-or beginner development-there's a Farkas to meet the challenge.

Holton Farkas Gold Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Deep Cup $55.99 Farkas for French HornsWhy Farkas?Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tnal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for the intricately played symphonic work-or beginner development-there's a Farkas to meet the challenge.

Holton Farkas Gold Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Shallow Cup $55.99 Farkas for French HornsWhy Farkas?Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tnal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for the intricately played symphonic work-or beginner development-there's a Farkas to meet the challenge.

Holton Farkas Gold Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Medium Cup $55.99 Farkas for French HornsWhy Farkas?Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tnal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for the intricately played symphonic work-or beginner development-there's a Farkas to meet the challenge.

Holton Farkas Gold Plated French Horn Mouthpieces Deep Cup 889406320680 $44.79 Farkas for French HornsWhy Farkas?Farkas mouthpieces offer the extra range, power and tnal color that have made them the single most popular French horn mouthpieces in the world. Whether for the intricately played symphonic work-or beginner development-there's a Farkas to meet the challenge.

Trumcor French Horn #4 and #5 Mutes # 5 $105 Patterned after the famous DePolis mute, the #5 sounds especially good in the upper register. The #4, made for narrow bore horns, is a slightly smaller version of the #5.

Trumcor French Horn #4 and #5 Mutes # 4 $105 Patterned after the famous DePolis mute, the #5 sounds especially good in the upper register. The #4, made for narrow bore horns, is a slightly smaller version of the #5.

Altieri AL04 Standard French Horn Bag $144.99 Keep your instrument snug in this Altieri French Horn bag. Made for standard French horns, it has a black nylon weatherproof shell and quilted nylon lining surround layers of dense foam, offering maximum protection for the most delicate areas. Handles, shoulder straps, and backpack straps can be changed and adjusted to your personal preference. The padded backpack straps are positioned so that the horn does not extend beyond your head or shoulders. Each bag has a large, zippered compartment for lots of music, a basic stand, and pockets to hold mouthpieces and accessories. Modular pads offer extra protection for your French Horn and accessories.

Dynasty M546 Series Marching F French Horn Lacquer $1009.99 These marching French Horns feature new single piece valve pistons and casings, boxed valve guides with single point positioning for superior action. Additional and heavier bracing plus a heavy gauge of brass tubing offer durability and projection.

Dynasty M546 Series Marching F French Horn Silver $1169.99 These marching French Horns feature new single piece valve pistons and casings, boxed valve guides with single point positioning for superior action. Additional and heavier bracing plus a heavy gauge of brass tubing offer durability and projection.

---

A great place to shop for french horns products is Amazon.

A Contrabass French Horn

Tags: Brass, french, french horns, french horns brands, french horns for rent, french horns for sale, french horns for sale used, french horns history, french horns on ebay, horn, mp3, news, thefrenchhorns

This entry was posted on Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 3:14 am and is filed under Brass. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.