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What is BIAS and what can it tell us about French horn playing?
BIAS (the Brass Instrument Analysis System) is a piece of software/hardware and can analyse different aspects of a brass instrument. But is there anything it can tell us that can...
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Yamaha Disassembly Video
Quick disassembly of a Yamaha Double French Horn
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Yamaha Disassembly Video Part Two: Assembly
Reassembling a Yamaha Double French Horn
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Hans Hoyer G10 Disassembly – HH Repair Shop
Watch long-time Houghton Horns repair technician Benjamin Allen talk about and disassemble the very popular Hans Hoyer G10 Double French Horn.
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What do we look for in a French horn?
Join Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright as they discuss the qualities they value in French horns.
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A look at the new Laskey horn mouthpieces
Do the new Laskey horn mouthpieces play the same as the ones made by Scott Laskey? Join Dr. Derek J. Wright as he takes a look at the relaunch of...
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The Tools We Use to Maximize Our Practice Sessions with Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright
The Tools We Use to Maximize Our Practice Sessions with Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright
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How much should you spend to get a professional French horn? A look at the Lewis-Dürk LDx5 “Rhenish”
What is a “professional” French horn? Is it any better than less expensive horns? Do I need to have one? Explore these questions and more as we take a look...
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Comparing Schilke Horn Mouthpieces
Join Dr. Derek J. Wright as he explores a new arrival to Houghton Horns’ shop, Schilke horn mouthpieces! Hear them all played and compared.
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A talk about our personal mouthpiece journeys with Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright
Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright talk about their personal mouthpiece journeys and the equipment they personally use.
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A chat about classic horns featuring instruments by Geyer, C.F. Schmidt, Knopf, and Kruspe
Join Dr. Derek J. Wright for a livestream discussion about classic French horns. Hear vintage instruments from C.F. Schmidt, Carl Geyer, Knopf, and Kruspe. Learn about some of the benefits...
