Here are some basic horn exercises that I use a lot in my current teaching. These exercises can be used both as a warm-up or to solve specific technical or musical problems.
Remember that there are no “magic bullet” exercises – make sure your brain and ears are engaged while doing all of these!
This collection of exercises is not final or complete. More things will be added as I write them out for students (or myself). If you have a specific exercise you’d like written out, or a problem in your playing that you want to address, feel free to contact me! For issues that can’t be solved by text, I also offer lessons both in-person and online, so if you are interested in one-on-one help, see my French Horn lessons page.
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NOTE: All the bass clef in these exercises is written in new notation. If you don’t know what that means, I’ve got a short summary of the differences between new and old notation over on this page.
These articles are in-depth thoughts about how to tackle specific challenges in playing the French horn. Each article covers a wide range of experience levels, from beginners to more experienced players.
If you have any requests for specific topics or have questions about anything on these pages, don’t hesitate to contact me.
