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Eroica — “Horns!”

Random videos Fast forward to the 3:00 minute mark to hear Ludwig himself command with tempestuous authority -"Horns!!" * * *

Ask Dave: “Why Do Valves Clank?”

K asks, "Why do valves clank and what can be done about them?' * * * Dave replies:  Valves clank because something is loose. The loose parts...

3 Aspects of Achieving Fame and a Look at the Park Effect

So, you want to be famous? Our recent report - Name Recognition, Influence and Age Groups (NRIAG) - takes a glimpse into that and other interesting trends. That being...

Mouthpiece Multitasking and ‘French’ Horn Poll Results; Introducing the Park Effect

It has been an active week in terms of collecting and presenting survey data. Now that some time has passed, the time seems right...

From the Who’s Who Survey: 14 New Comparison Charts in a New Report

Crunching the numbers from the report Name Recognition, Influence and Age Groups in the Online (French) Horn Community, another layer of the onion is...

Survey Results: Who’s Who in Your Horn Universe?

When announcing the survey "Who's Who in Your Horn Universe?" I made a pretty grandiose statement. Spheres of influence are no longer relegated to principal...

Spheres of Influence and a Survey: Have you Heard of this Horn Player?

Within the realm of Hollywood and famous movie actors, fame and influence boil down to a popularity contest of who is the "hottest" or most...

Setting Goals: 3 Tips for ‘Keeping it Real’

Are you are feeling a little lost in the woods with your music-making? A great way to reign yourself in is to set specific goals....

The Placebo Effect and Horn Playing

The mind of the horn player can be a complicated place, and one psychological principal in particular that has always held a fascination for...

Re-Writing Bach: The Trio from Brandenburg Concerto No. 1

I have been working on the final Trio section from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, not for a specific performance but rather as an exercise...