Articles - Houghton Horns

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...

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

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...

This information is provided as a public resource. Houghton Horns LLC assumes no liability for damage incurred during shipping or damage claims denied by your carrier. We recommend shipping French...

Finding the right French horn for yourself can be a difficult task. However, with some guidance and a methodical approach, you will find an instrument that you will be happy...

All horns will either have the lever arm extensions below the rotor screw (see column A) or above it (see column B), depending on the rotor. Follow the diagrams appropriately. ...

Cleaning inside the horn Cleaning the leadpipe is an effective way to keep the inside of your horn clean. The best way to do this is to use a cleaning...

The following notes and diagrams will tell you how to ensure that your instrument stays in top condition, avoiding expensive repair bills and allowing you to focus on making music....