TUNING THE HORN - The Brass Whisperer

TUNING THE HORN - The Brass Whisperer

Engaging with the natural notes of the (French) horn, The Brass Whisperer's aim is to play with subtle music tunings and coax brass players (and other musicians) into achieving delicious harmonies.
Resources for French horn players are also featured from the beginner playing first notes to advanced intonation in chord progressions and how to play microtonal music.
The Playlist Level It Up helps with pitch stabilisation at the very beginning of playing. Part One starting on C. Part Two starting on E. Part Three helps with the practice of using air pressure changes to alter pitch with levels alternating between F horn and B-flat horn.


Arise, Awake

Arise, Awake

When I Roam

When I Roam

Diamond Fanfare

Diamond Fanfare

Rivers & Seas

Rivers & Seas

Door of Many Mysteries

Door of Many Mysteries

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  • @TheSlicingSword
    @TheSlicingSwordАй бұрын

    This is some Colin Stetson shit

  • @ArmanGushchyan
    @ArmanGushchyanАй бұрын

    Master

  • @lisasimonson5051
    @lisasimonson5051Ай бұрын

    Okay so I hear Miles Davis kind of Blue

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhispererАй бұрын

    The 11th harmonic sits right between major and minor, so blues indeed.

  • @lisasimonson5051
    @lisasimonson5051Ай бұрын

    10-11 and 12-11 is where I am hearing Miles

  • @stickom
    @stickom2 ай бұрын

    Nice, nice, congrats!!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @eboone
    @eboone2 ай бұрын

    nice

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @user-dz7nb2tc1q
    @user-dz7nb2tc1q3 ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @somebody9033
    @somebody90333 ай бұрын

    How do the bottom notes sound as pedal tones on the High Eb horn that you have? As in, bottom G and F# on Eb12 and Eb23?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 ай бұрын

    Interesting, I haven't used them much. They do have a similar response to the low F of the B-flat horn. More of a 'clean' and 'easy' sound and feel than I usually want from those notes!

  • @somebody9033
    @somebody90333 ай бұрын

    @@TheBrassWhisperer wow that's really interesting thanks! What do you mean you don't want a "clean and easy" sound?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 ай бұрын

    @@somebody9033 Cheers. I generally like the tone of the long F horn (or low C horn playing the written G, for example). The short horn sounds a bit smooth, maybe due to the overtones. Not sure how to explain this. The longer horn sounds a bit grittier!

  • @somebody9033
    @somebody90333 ай бұрын

    @@TheBrassWhisperer thanks! I've never owned a triple horn so this is really interesting. I've always found Heldenleben quite hard (obviously) and am wondering whether it's any easier just played on the high Eb (with the first note as a pedal on open Eb, then the second note as second harmonic on Bb, and then continue using standard fingerings on Eb)?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 ай бұрын

    It certainly works that way. The tone colour might not be obviously different on the short horn, within the mix of the cello section!

  • @FoxywithaRubikscube
    @FoxywithaRubikscube3 ай бұрын

    Hi! I'm a horn player interested in microtones/alternate tunings and combining this with the french horn. How did you make this? Is this based on the harmonic series??

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 ай бұрын

    Hi, thanks for asking. Yes, I played harmonics 1-13 (with the highest note being a 15th harmonic) and just three chords: G series (B-flat 1,2); E series (F 2); C# series (F 23). 9 horn parts in the ensemble (all multi-tracked) and the solo horn line.

  • @saidoof9369
    @saidoof93698 ай бұрын

    Triple horn?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer7 ай бұрын

    Schmid triple. Short E-flat doesn't get used much, though did play Handel's Samson early this year using it.

  • @user-cb5kz5bw6q
    @user-cb5kz5bw6q9 ай бұрын

    Can you tell me how much this wonderful instrument costs?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer9 ай бұрын

    Hi, mine is from Seraphinoff Horns. The body is US$4000 and each crook has a price. The couplers can go with crooks, so it can work buying the most used crooks, couplers and tuning slides.

  • @chrish7
    @chrish79 ай бұрын

    French horn? No effing way.😂😅

  • @johnnymalonejr4895
    @johnnymalonejr48959 ай бұрын

    These are natural horns that used crooks to put them into different keys. This predates the horns with keys. It helps to know the history of the instrument you pursue. This is common knowledge among horn players.

  • @Cyso_toki_toki
    @Cyso_toki_toki9 ай бұрын

    When I was first in band class I thought about having a horn but I was out that day and got the tuba it was in my choices and I absolutely loved it I miss playing🥲

  • @kahlilwoodard4401
    @kahlilwoodard440111 ай бұрын

    Promo_SM

  • @THECEV
    @THECEV11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful music!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer11 ай бұрын

    Thankyou

  • @OonaghTanner
    @OonaghTanner Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for being my duet partner😃

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @darthnihilus9342
    @darthnihilus9342 Жыл бұрын

    It really sounds great! Though your description is wrong, you don't play at 100bpm but at about 124 (at least for the ending of the first part). Thank you so much for being able to play along you!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for playing along

  • @bignamestudio6083
    @bignamestudio6083 Жыл бұрын

    So cinematic!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @heiro9611
    @heiro9611 Жыл бұрын

    This both makes the horn really interesting and very stupid at the same time lol

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer Жыл бұрын

    Aye, the fascination of intersecting harmonic series!

  • @carolineelizaldeelizalde325
    @carolineelizaldeelizalde325 Жыл бұрын

    Cool man

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer Жыл бұрын

    Cheers

  • @ethanthemanman
    @ethanthemanman Жыл бұрын

    is that a triple horn?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer Жыл бұрын

    Yes it is. Engelbert Schmid F, B-flat, E-flat

  • @jackcallahan1848
    @jackcallahan1848 Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t know that’s what you meant LOL

  • @fignewton8690
    @fignewton8690 Жыл бұрын

    I have a lot to learn and a very very long way to go

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer Жыл бұрын

    Steady work does wonders, but changes aren't always noticeable at first

  • @TheRedeemedMan
    @TheRedeemedMan Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @laurareese3317
    @laurareese3317 Жыл бұрын

    p̶r̶o̶m̶o̶s̶m̶ 😪

  • @sungpark6903
    @sungpark69032 жыл бұрын

    Hi What is your mouthpiece?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm using a Laskey GW

  • @sungpark6903
    @sungpark6903 Жыл бұрын

    @@TheBrassWhisperer Oh! Really thank you very much indeed

  • @pirate8507
    @pirate85072 жыл бұрын

    What type of drones are these?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 жыл бұрын

    I just recorded myself playing the horn C and played it back whilst doing the video.

  • @Mango_theCat
    @Mango_theCat2 жыл бұрын

    You have a triple horn?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 жыл бұрын

    An Engelbert Schmid. I also have a very nice Paxman Single F and a Seraphinoff Classical horn.

  • @adrianoconti8930
    @adrianoconti89302 жыл бұрын

    Great! I playing Whit you

  • @laviniamontanari3765
    @laviniamontanari37652 жыл бұрын

    wow these are very effective exercises, I play the euphonium and it's very interesting

  • @nomithayasan
    @nomithayasan2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @huseinmuhammed3763
    @huseinmuhammed37632 жыл бұрын

    🎶😍😍😍🎶

  • @Shielsproductions100
    @Shielsproductions1002 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🤩 great video French Horn is a fantastic musical 🎤 instrument.

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @SkinSolder
    @SkinSolder2 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely play along! Well made thank you for sharing! I’m going to enjoy playing this later.

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @mr.random4681
    @mr.random46813 жыл бұрын

    Id recommend Gavotte symphony no.4 by J.G. Lotenzenhizer Not sure if I spelled it right, but thats what I played for solo and ensemble competition in the 8th grade. It'll take a while to learn, but the result is worth it. Just make sure when you have nothing but continuous 8th notes for 4 measures, that your notes are clear, well articulated, and not too jumbled. I would have trouble with that if I were to play it today. I don't know if there's a duet version written somewhere, but I'd think it would be simple enough to write music for a second horn, and add in piano accompaniment as well. The first horn and piano already exist, so all that would needed is a new horn part. What do you think?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I've had a quick look, can't find it yet, so I'll have another look later.

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Funny how the horn looks when the camera is on flip!

  • @kaitlynfritts6918
    @kaitlynfritts69183 жыл бұрын

    The best part about 3 valves, the repeating pattern! Nicely done, dude. I see your next video about "making the French horn simple" and although I politely disagree about horn being "simple"... This video is a great example of the simplicity. Maybe I'm biased due to being a trumpeter and trumpet feels a lot more simple to me. But I'm happy to admit that French horns totally rock!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I do think playing the horn is not easy. Cheers.

  • @KarlBonner1982
    @KarlBonner19823 жыл бұрын

    The "barbershop" note! 😃

  • @nscott2590
    @nscott25903 жыл бұрын

    I know there isn’t an exact rule set in stone, but when do you switch between F and Bb sides? I’m sure every person does it differently but I’m curious

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nathan, I have a very flexible approach. Currently I'm playing a single F horn in the Opera La Traviata. In some pieces/programs I like to play F horn up to the D (4th line treble clef) then play the Eflat on 2+3 of the Bflat horn, E on 1+2, F on 1, F# on 2 and G open. Other times I'll vary the horn side to suit articulation and dynamics. I like the rich possibilities of all the tube lengths we have available.

  • @aycc-nbh7289
    @aycc-nbh72892 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBrassWhisperer I’m sorry, but why would you play the single horn when you have a double one already?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer2 жыл бұрын

    @@aycc-nbh7289 Hi, sometimes I just enjoy the simplicity of the choices. I'm a big fan of the F horn sound and encourage others to enjoy using their F horn.

  • @feranmilesopavontuur6672
    @feranmilesopavontuur66723 жыл бұрын

    Alfred Hitchcock would have love this and So do I, love&light from The Netherlands

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, I appreciate your comments.

  • @iiXchan
    @iiXchan3 жыл бұрын

    tone is incredible!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou

  • @vlaskine
    @vlaskine3 жыл бұрын

    what a beautiful piece, love it very much! thank you!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Seva

  • @bestnewagemusic
    @bestnewagemusic3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! What a bold and unique piece of music! Thank you so much.

  • @shauncampbell969
    @shauncampbell9693 жыл бұрын

    I thought my cat was dying

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it didn't

  • @riparia2702
    @riparia27023 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a lot, this was very interesting!

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it of interest.

  • @nordster68
    @nordster683 жыл бұрын

    What lovely words Michael. What a special lady your Mum was. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • @spacevspitch4028
    @spacevspitch40283 жыл бұрын

    Makes you wanna write endlessly for various numbers of brass groups!

  • @spacevspitch4028
    @spacevspitch40283 жыл бұрын

    Man, can you even approach this kind of versatility of pitch with other brass instruments?

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Sure can. I've had good colleagues (trumpet, trombone & tuba) play this sort of tuning.

  • @nordster68
    @nordster683 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely tribute Michael. Thank you for giving us a much greater aspect and understanding into the life of Hugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • @Chris-rz3wq
    @Chris-rz3wq3 жыл бұрын

    Best wishes to you and your family Michael.

  • @spacevspitch4028
    @spacevspitch40283 жыл бұрын

    Extended just intonation sounds so gorgeous in brass! The piece at the end reminds me of Toru Takemitsu's "Day Signal" piece for brass. Only with even sweeter harmonies due to the just intonation.

  • @TheBrassWhisperer
    @TheBrassWhisperer3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'll check out the Takemitsu