Helping the Horns.

The article discusses the fundamental aspects of horn as a music instrument. The discussion includes the equipment to be used for a certain player, the problems usually encountered in positioning, proper right-hand position, three common embouchure problems in young horn players, approaches to accuracy and tone, stopped horn technique and lipped trilling. It is indicated that the difficulty in hitting the correct pitch consistently on horn often leads to quitting the instrument. It offers suggestions on how to play horn in an effective way.