Kruspe Dreaming II: The Tuckwell Kruspe
Years ago, I remember one of my teachers saying that Tuckwell sounded better on his Kruspe. By the time I heard him play live...
Accuracy, intonation, tone. You need them all, so what type of...
In a very recent Horn People discussion there was a topic posted related to triple horns, more specifically to the question of if the...
Question from the Mailbag: What Level of Horn Should an Adult...
Ryan asks:
I am in the market for a new horn and I've noticed intermediate horns seem to have the same specs, but are typically...
The Stopping Valve: The Best Invention Ever
In the United States horns with a stopping valve are not common. The most recent recital I gave is probably the first that I...
On Vienna horns and the important topic of wires
Something you might have noticed is that in Horn Matters (and elsewhere) I have rarely written about the Vienna horn. A perennially popular topic...
Workshop presentation: Kruspe, Geyer, and more
With the corona virus canceling so many horn events this spring, this is the first of a series of articles with podcasts, on topics...
Where to Go Try New and Used Horns
There is a point when a more advanced horn player really needs a more advanced horn to keep progress going forward. That point is...
Tone is what makes a Great French Horn
First, a quote from a former student of mine who is now helping people looking for upgrade horns: “…most people will talk far more...
A Word on “Brushed Finish” Horns
A type of finish that has been showing up on some of the used horn postings you see is what they call a "brushed...
The Vintage Conn 8D
Last week an article was featured on Cleveland.com, “Conn-Selmer Inc. turns out classic horns for world's best musicians.” Also last week I got back...