Brass rules and how French horns break them | Don't Fear the Horn: Chapter 2

"Don't Fear the Horn: A comprehensive guide to the French horn for brass players and teachers"

Chapter 2: Brass rules and how French horns break them
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Rule 1: There is a standard key (instrument length) for beginners
01:38 Rule 2: Standard versions of instruments are in B-flat or E-flat
02:05 Rule 3: In the treble clef, music for beginners is written in the key of the instrument
02:31 Rule 4: In the treble clef, middle C is the 2nd harmonic, the 1st harmonic being the fundamental (pedal tone) one octave below
02:49 Rule 5: You move the valves with your right hand
03:11 Rule 6: You only put your hand in the bell for "wah-wah" effects
03:22 Rule 7: When music is in bass clef, it is always in concert pitch (C)
03:45 Rule 8: Instruments only have one set of valve slides
04:06 Rule 9: 4th valves on instruments are generally only used for the low and pedal registers
04:22 Rule 10: The bell points forwards or up
04:33 Rule 11: The longer the instrument, the bigger the mouthpiece
04:47 Rule 12: The mouthpiece is cup-shaped
04:55 Rule 13: Piston valves are by far the most common type when there is a set of three valves

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