Articles - Houghton Horns

At Houghton Horns we use a very sharp razor blade to precisely trim bumpers, so only try this at home if you are comfortable shaving 1 mm slivers of material...

Single Horn: Single horns are found primarily in F or in Bb. In many parts of the U.S.A., beginners start on a single F horn, mostly because these instruments require a...

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Ever have a lesson where your teacher tells you to play more musically?  What does that mean, and how do you do it?  Read below for some quick pointers on...

Technology is great!  We have access to many resources in the palm of our hand.  When you think about tuning your instrument, it might seem easiest to download a free...

After almost three decades of watching horn players developing low range, as well as struggling with low range development myself when I was younger, I believe strongly that correct low...

It’s too common these days that we hear about instruments being stolen. Read below for some tips on how to protect your horn. 1. Make sure your instrument is insured!...

Now that I have your attention, let’s talk a little bit about the advantages of practicing on the “F” horn! Historically, our modern-day horn is a descendent of the hunting/natural...

As musicians, we are accustomed to the constant expectations and pressures of practicing our instrument.  We put in the time, but are we getting the most out of our practice sessions? ...

Brass instrument players, have you ever been confused by which type of Hetman your instrument needs? See our chart for French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, and euphonium. Chart in...

For the budget-conscious musician, shopping pre-owned instruments can get you the same quality for a much lower price. But how do you know you’re choosing the right instrument? Here are...

As a horn player, you’ve probably been asked this before!  We know that the right hand must be inside the bell — but why does it really have to be there? **************...