Vienna horn

1. What is the difference between the Vienna horn and the traditional horns that we use in America?
2. How does a Vienna horn work?
3. How much does a Vienna horn cost?
4. What key is the Vienna horn in?

What is the difference between the Vienna horn and the traditional horns that we use in America?

The instrument has many characteristics that distinguish it from the standard modern horn, including its use of double piston Vienna valves (or pumpenvalves), an 11mm bore size which is considerably smaller than modern horns, and a double wound, removable leadpipe called a crook (or bogen). ...

How does a Vienna horn work?

When a valve is engaged, each cylinder redirects the air stream 90 degrees in one bend, lessening the resistance felt by the player. This type of valve is one of the many contributing factors to the liquid legato that is one of the trademarks of the Viennese school.

How much does a Vienna horn cost?

A top quality, new Vienna horn, will cost between €5000 and €6300 (euros). A quality used horn in good working order will generally cost between €2000 and €4000 (euros).

What key is the Vienna horn in?

While Vienna horns are mostly played in the key if F, they do use a long loop of tubing (called a crook) between the mouthpiece and the body of the horn. This long loop can be replaced by a much smaller loop or a straight tube to put the horn in the key of Bb or A to play especially high parts.