Articles - Houghton Horns

A while back, we wrote an article about how we should call the horn ‘the horn’, rather than ‘the French horn’, as per the 1971 clarification of the topic issued by...

A brass instrument can be a huge investment, so owners definitely want to keep them in tip-top shape. We hear from customers who are worried about a strange spot on their instrument....

Many manufacturers of French Horn mouthpieces offer their models in different inner diameters. Laskey offers their “G” mouthpiece in sizes ranging from 17 mm to 18.5 mm (725G-85G). Our Verus...

It’s been said many times by band directors and teachers that students with larger lips should be discouraged from playing French horn, and that those with thin lips will have...

My personal reflections on TBA 2021… Like many other people, this was my first convention in 16 long months.  Houghton Horns has had to be creative and flexible during the...

Join Dr. Derek J. Wright as he dicusses two French horns currently at Houghton Horns, the Alexander 103 and the Yamaha 871DU. The Alexander 103 is the stereotypical European French...

Join Dr. Derek J. Wright as he discuss some of the different detachable bell French horn cases available and the things you should consider when shopping for a new case!

I wanted to share a few thoughts on the new MB-8/8M cases that arrived at our shop recently. Some of you may remember the old MB-8, but this newly redesigned...

Most brass players have been told at some point in their life to “center” their notes better, usually without much more information as to what that means or how to...

For Kendall Betts Horn Camp this year, Karen Houghton, Dr. Derek J. Wright, and Dennis Houghton were invited to lead informative video presentations! Karen shares her thoughts and experience on private teaching beginning...

Anatomy of a Trombone Hand Slide Valve Tuning Slide F-Attachment Slide Bell Leadpipe Types of Trombone Tenor Trombone Most beginners start on a tenor trombone, and that’s what most people...