Do you play the french horn?

trumpet_man · 11-14-2009, 01:36 PM

I was quite surprised at how many trumpet players I knew that turned out to be french horn players as well. Just out of curiosity, I'd like to know what % of trumpet players play the horn (not just picked one up once and played a few notes, but are fairly familiar with the notes and have played for others). Thanks.

Jurandr · 11-14-2009, 03:01 PM

Well, I once switched instruments with a mellophone during a pep band thing. I don't think that counts, though.

flugelgirl · 11-14-2009, 03:08 PM

My husband the guitarist actually plays horn quite well - he started out on it in school and even went to a magnet H.S. on horn. Once in a while I play his horn a bit for fun -he usually takes it away from after a few minutes, saying " Stop - the neighbors will think it's me!" Didn't think I was THAT bad!!

trumpet_man · 11-14-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by flugelgirl

My husband the guitarist actually plays horn quite well - he started out on it in school and even went to a magnet H.S. on horn. Once in a while I play his horn a bit for fun -he usually takes it away from after a few minutes, saying " Stop - the neighbors will think it's me!" Didn't think I was THAT bad!!

Yeah, he definitely sounds like a horn player to me.

ButchA · 11-18-2009, 04:19 AM

French horn? Yup... I played french horn in 7th & 8th grade back in the early 70's, and still play it from time to time.

And then somehow over the years, I picked up:
- Euphonium
- Trombone
- Tuba

And even a few {gasp!} woodwinds as well!
- Sax
- Flute
- Clarinet

SpiritDCI08 · 11-18-2009, 07:24 AM

I really like the rich tone that a french horn well give. I play it time to just to play around. I also play: trombone, tuba, clarinet, tenor sax, barri sax, and oboe.

I want to be a music educator so I think being well rounded will help in the long run.

trumpet_man · 11-18-2009, 05:51 PM

I can make an idiot out of myself both on the french horn and the trumpet, so I guess you can say I'm anti-talented.

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11-14-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
trumpet_man Piano User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 469	Do you play the french horn? I was quite surprised at how many trumpet players I knew that turned out to be french horn players as well. Just out of curiosity, I'd like to know what % of trumpet players play the horn (not just picked one up once and played a few notes, but are fairly familiar with the notes and have played for others). Thanks. __________________

11-14-2009, 03:01 PM	#2
Jurandr Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 181	Re: Do you play the french horn? Well, I once switched instruments with a mellophone during a pep band thing. I don't think that counts, though. __________________ An apple a day still leaves you 2-4 servings short of your daily fruit recommendation.

11-14-2009, 03:08 PM	#3
flugelgirl Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 591	Re: Do you play the french horn? My husband the guitarist actually plays horn quite well - he started out on it in school and even went to a magnet H.S. on horn. Once in a while I play his horn a bit for fun -he usually takes it away from after a few minutes, saying " Stop - the neighbors will think it's me!" Didn't think I was THAT bad!! __________________ Reeves V Raptor Yamaha 8335RGM 50's Calicchio Marcienkewicz Rembrandt flugel Schilke P5-4 French Besson Classic C Weril Regium Eb/D vintage Benge pocket trumpet I am now a Marcinkiewicz Artist! http://www.marcinkiewicz.com/artist/index.htm

11-18-2009, 04:19 AM	#5
ButchA New Friend Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 23	Re: Do you play the french horn? French horn? Yup... I played french horn in 7th & 8th grade back in the early 70's, and still play it from time to time. And then somehow over the years, I picked up: - Euphonium - Trombone - Tuba And even a few {gasp!} woodwinds as well! - Sax - Flute - Clarinet __________________ 1966 Holton Collegiate --- ya gotta love classic "old school" horns!

11-18-2009, 07:24 AM	#6
SpiritDCI08 Piano User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 346	Re: Do you play the french horn? I really like the rich tone that a french horn well give. I play it time to just to play around. I also play: trombone, tuba, clarinet, tenor sax, barri sax, and oboe. I want to be a music educator so I think being well rounded will help in the long run. __________________ King Model 601 (my favorite horn so far) Vincent Bach 3c and 5c ------------------------------------------------ Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps 08, 09 Choctawhatchee Stylemarchers 07,08 ROLL TIDE!!! "The Blue Devils could run out on the field, take a dump on the 50, flick off the judges and still get a 95" -- Alex Blue

11-18-2009, 05:51 PM	#7
trumpet_man Piano User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 469	Re: Do you play the french horn? I can make an idiot out of myself both on the french horn and the trumpet, so I guess you can say I'm anti-talented. __________________

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