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Introduction to French Horn

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Water Key

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A small key used to release condensation from the tubing of the horn.

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F/Bb Switch

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The mechanism operated by the thumb lever to choose between the horn's F and Bb sides.

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Bore

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The internal diameter of the horn's tubing, which affects the instrument's sound and response.

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Finger Hooks

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Ergonomic places on the horn where the left hand's fingers can grip while playing.

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Mouthpiece

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The part where the player buzzes their lips to create sound that travels through the horn.

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Rotors

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The type of valves used in a French horn to change the tubing length, which are rotated when the valves are pressed.

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Pinky Hook

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A support for the player's right little finger to help hold and balance the instrument.

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Leadpipe

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The section of tubing that connects the mouthpiece to the rest of the horn.

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Thumb Lever

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The lever operated by the player's left thumb to switch the airflow from one set of tubing to another (F or Bb).

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Slides

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Tubes that can be adjusted to fine-tune the pitch of the horn.

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Rotary Valves Casing

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The enclosure that houses the rotors, helping to streamline air flow when the valves are actuated.

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Bracing

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The metal pieces that connect different parts of the horn to add structural stability.

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Bell

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The flared end of the French horn that amplifies and projects the sound.

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Valves

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The buttons pressed by the player that change the pitch by redirecting air through different lengths of tubing.

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Wrap

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The way the tubing of the horn is configured or coiled, which can be single, double, or triple.

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