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Pitch of brass instruments
| Pitch | Length | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| E♭3 | 6.75 ft (2.06 m) | alto horn, alto trombone, alto trumpet |
| B♭2 | 9 ft (2.7 m) | tenor and bass trombone, baritone horn, euphonium, B♭ horn, bass trumpet, natural trumpet |
| F2 | 12 ft (3.7 m) | French horn |
| E♭2 or F2 | 13.5, 12 ft (4.1, 3.7 m) | bass tuba |
Is the French horn high or low pitch?
Its common range is similar to that of the euphonium, but its possible range is the same as that of the horn, extending from low F♯, below the bass clef staff to high C above the treble staff when read in F.
How loud is a French horn?
French horns are also often used to play loud fanfares while in classical orchestras horn players are seated side by side in the midst of the brass section. ... French horns can reach noise levels of up to 106 decibels while trombones and trumpets can exceed 114 decibels.
