Detail 01
Book only, no CD
Nothing to play along with. You supply your own recordings or a teacher for tone and tempo reference.
Product detailSKU #1273887985941
AlfredThe Art of French Horn Playing
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Print instruction book on french horn technique. For students and returning players who want structured guidance to work through between lessons or on their own.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Horn students who want technique reference in print between lessons
- Returning players rebuilding habits after years away from the instrument
- Band players who want to understand the horn past their part
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting play-along audio — this is print only
- Anyone after repertoire; it teaches technique, not pieces to perform
- Trumpet or trombone players — the advice is horn-specific
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Instruction, not sheet music
It explains how to play rather than handing you pieces. You'll still buy repertoire separately.
Detail 03
French horn specific
Fingerings and technique assume the horn. Nothing here maps cleanly onto another brass instrument.
Detail 04
$19.99
Less than one lesson, and it stays on the stand as a reference you reopen for years.
Detail 05
Self-paced text
No fixed schedule or exercises to submit. Progress depends entirely on how you structure your own practice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio included — pair it with recordings or a teacher for tone reference
- 02You need a horn and mouthpiece already; none are included
- 03Assumes you can read music, so brush up on notation first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a CD or audio?
No. It's a print book. Any listening reference you want, you'll need to source separately.
02Is this for beginners or advanced players?
It's technique instruction for horn players generally. Beginners will use it alongside a teacher; returning players can work through it solo.
03Will this work for mellophone or trumpet?
No. The content is written for french horn, and the fingering and technique advice won't transfer directly.
04Does it include music to play?
It teaches playing technique rather than supplying repertoire. Plan on buying etudes or solo books alongside it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
