Articles - Houghton Horns

Bb Trumpet: If you are in middle or high school, studying music in college, playing professionally, or are simply a trumpet enthusiast, you likely have a Bb trumpet. It uses piston valves, which reroute the air through...

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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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...

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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? **************...

In my career as a professional orchestral horn player, I’ve largely avoided the Wagner tuba. I’d always found it to be a bit intimidating. When the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs...

Not sure if you need to change mouthpieces?  Read below for some indications that it’s time to change. 1. How long have I been playing on my current mouthpiece?   If it...