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How to Choose the Right French Horn Mouthpiece
The French horn mouthpiece directly impacts intonation, endurance and tone quality. Selecting this accessory isn’t as simple as it may seem. You should consider many factors such as shape, depth o...
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Top 10 Gifts for French Horn Players
Would you like to impress a friend or a loved one who plays a French horn with a practical and meaningful gift, but have no idea where to start? We invite you to check out our list of the best gift...
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The Benefits of Using Leather Hand Guards for Brass Instruments
As accessories for brass instruments, leather hand guards have gained a notable popularity among musicians, especially French horn players. They successfully serve two purposes: protecting the fini...
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Alexander French Horns: German Craftsmanship at Its Best
Alexander French horns originate from Mainz, Germany, and hold the reputation of the instruments with exceptional craftsmanship and quality. The brand, a family business of seven generation, has be...
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Top 5 famous French horn players
The French horn is an amazing instrument that really stands out when it plays alongside other orchestral instruments due to its mellow and broad voice. The history knows the names of many French ho...
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Holton French Horns: Tradition Meets Innovation
Holton is one of the well-known and respected brands of brass instruments with a history that started in the early 20th century. Their French horns boast high-quality craftsmanship and excellent so...
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The French Horn: History, Technique, and Performance
The French horn, with its distinctive coiled shape and mellow tone, holds a special place in the brass family. It has its own fascinating history, as well as unique techniques and fields of use. It...
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French Horn in Various Musical Styles (classical music, jazz, rock)
With the origin tracing back to ancient hunting horns and early brass instruments, the modern orchestral French horn has a long history. However, it began to take its distinctive coiled shape and ...
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French Horn Care and Maintenance
French horn can delight you with many years of enjoyable use; however you should care about the instrument in the right way. The horn has slides, tubes, and rotary valves, and each component is cru...
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Discover Facts About Music, Musical Instruments and Tips For Musicians
In our blog, we regularly publish articles about music, musical instruments and famous musicians. You can discover interesting information about playing brass and woodwind instruments, embouchure training, various mouthpieces, art of muting technique, anatomy of trumpets, facts about musical instruments. In KGUmusic blog, we share tips, recommendations and guides on how to care for brass and
woodwind instruments as well as tell about cleaning products to make your care routine easier. Here, you can also find information about how to make your instrument customized and improve your performance. We publish articles about famous brands of the instruments and share facts from biography and music career of world-famous musicians, such as Arturo Sandoval, Allen Vizzutti, James Morrison, Lee Morgan, Harry James, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, and many more. Our blog aims to help you draw inspiration and stay updated on recent innovations and high-quality products for brass and woodwind instruments.