French Horn

The French horn began as a kind of hunting horn, made with a single, wide circle and a widely flaring bell. First manufactured in France during the late 17th century, it has subsequently had many changes in structure and playing technique. The illustration, right , dramatically shows the many folds and loops of the contemporary French horn.

Selected references:

• Berv, Harry. A Creative Approach to the French Horn. Bryn Mawr, Penn.: T. Presser Co., 1977.
• Carnovale, Norbert. "Gunther Schuller: His Influence on the French horn". Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education no.98 (1988):32-5.
• Clark, John. Exercises for Jazz French horn; or, Improvisation oriented exercises for horn. New York: Hidden Meaning Music, 1993.
• Hernon, Michael. French Horn Discography. New York: Greenwood Press, 1986.
• Masters series for French horn. (Review) Music Educators Journal 82 (1995):10.
• Reeves, Gary. "French Horn Trills". The Instrumentalist 46 (1992): 62-4.