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Introduction to French Horn
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Wrap
The way the tubing of the horn is configured or coiled, which can be single, double, or triple.
Mouthpiece
The part where the player buzzes their lips to create sound that travels through the horn.
Bell
The flared end of the French horn that amplifies and projects the sound.
Water Key
A small key used to release condensation from the tubing of the horn.
Leadpipe
The section of tubing that connects the mouthpiece to the rest of the horn.
Bore
The internal diameter of the horn's tubing, which affects the instrument's sound and response.
Slides
Tubes that can be adjusted to fine-tune the pitch of the horn.
Finger Hooks
Ergonomic places on the horn where the left hand's fingers can grip while playing.
Pinky Hook
A support for the player's right little finger to help hold and balance the instrument.
Rotary Valves Casing
The enclosure that houses the rotors, helping to streamline air flow when the valves are actuated.
Rotors
The type of valves used in a French horn to change the tubing length, which are rotated when the valves are pressed.
Thumb Lever
The lever operated by the player's left thumb to switch the airflow from one set of tubing to another (F or Bb).
Valves
The buttons pressed by the player that change the pitch by redirecting air through different lengths of tubing.
F/Bb Switch
The mechanism operated by the thumb lever to choose between the horn's F and Bb sides.
Bracing
The metal pieces that connect different parts of the horn to add structural stability.
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