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How is the sound of the french horn made?

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You must blow into the french horn while doing so press the valve levers and also while sticking your hand in the bell.

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How does a french horn produce sound?
By having a tight "pucker" like aperture and by the amount of air used. The more air, the easier it is to play a high and low note. An average amount of air (don't know how to describe average) it's...
What was the French horn originalaly made from?
In the form it is currently in, brass... if you want to go back to before the horn was a horn, then copper.. bone... same as any other brass instrument.
What is a french horn made of?
French horns are made of brass. Some horns like mine however, are covered in a thin layer of silver for a nice look, supposed improve in tone, and protection.
What is the french horns made of?
it depends upon the maker, but it's usually brass/nickel.
Where was the french horn made?
it was started in Germany but finished in France hence its named the French horn