Topmusicanswers
- When was the natural horn used?
- Who is a famous player of the French horn?
- How long is a natural horn?
When was the natural horn used?
The natural horn was an instrument with a distinct sound that garnered much popular appeal in the 18th and 19th century. The natural horn was a valve-less brass instrument that was quite popular during the 18th century.
Who is a famous player of the French horn?
Julius Watkins (1921-1977)
Known as “virtually the father of the jazz French horn,” Julius Watkins (Oct. 10, 1921 – April 4 1977,) was born in Detroit, Michigan and began playing the Horn at age nine and was under the tutelage of Francis Hellstein, Principal Horn of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
How long is a natural horn?
The F horn has an effective length of 360 cm when none of the levers are depressed, while the B♭horn is 270 cm, and the high-F, 180 cm. The longest horn is the F horn, and it has the lowest tonal range. A double horn is an instrument with two tubes of different pitches.
