Double

The double French horn combines two instruments into a single frame: the original horn in F, and a second, higher horn keyed in Bb. By using a fourth valve (usually operated by the thumb). The horn player can quickly switch from the deep, warm tones of the F horn to the higher, brighter tones of the Bb horn. The two sets of tones are commonly called "sides" of the horn. Using the fourth valve not only changes the basic length (and thus the harmonic series and pitch) of the instrument, it also causes the three main valves to use proportionate slide lengths. Sax & Woodwind...and Brass stocks intermediate and professional French horns by Yamaha, Paxman, Alexander, and Durk. Various options are available, so if what you are looking for does not appear here, please contact us.