The Tenor horn (British English; Alto horn in American English, Althorn in Germany; occasionally referred to as E♭ horn) is a brass instrument in the saxhorn family and is usually pitched in E ♭.

Whether you want an easy alternative to the French horn, or to play in historical brass bands, consider the alto horn. But you should know how to find the best alto horns so that you can make learning the instrument easier.

The Alto horn is a wind instrument that is a part of the saxhorn family. Ithas several names, including tenor horn (British English), althorn or alto horn (American), and E♭ horn (Germany). The interior chamber of the alto horn, called the bore, is conical in shape like the fluegelhorn and baritone horn. It typically uses

2010年5月25日 · The alto horn is one of the easiest band instruments to learn, and perhaps it is for this reason that good alto players are scarce. After the alto player can play with some degree of surety, he hangs his “peck horn” on a hook and stops practicing.

What is a tenor horn? It is an alto range instrument pitched in E-flat that is used in British-style brass bands. It looks like a small Euphonium and is built to use a mouthpiece that is roughly half way between a cornet and a Euphonium mouthpiece, somewhat larger than a horn mouthpiece. It covers the same alto range that the French horn plays in.

2023年6月2日 · The alto (tenor) horn is pitched in the key of E♭, five tones lower than a trumpet, and is sometimes played by trumpeters. It’s similar in appearance to a euphonium and is most commonly used in brass and marching bands.

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The tenor horn, also known in the United States as the alto horn, is a brass instrument that possesses a soft, mellow timbre. Filling the mid-range role in brass bands, the tenor horn is cherished for its ability to bridge the gap between the higher pitched cornets and the lower brass instruments, creating a balanced ensemble sound.

2008年1月12日 · Over the years many times I have been asked to explain a few details about E-flat tenor and alto horns to others. In response to this need I have added A Tenor Horn/Alto Horn FAQ to Horn Articles Online. Check it out for a good overview of the instrument.