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French Horn Talk: Alexander 103 and Yamaha 871DU
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...
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New Marcus Bonna MB-8 and MB-8M — Explained
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...
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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...
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An in-depth look at the Yamaha 671D
Yamaha is one of the most well-recognized music brands in the world, and the Yamaha 671D is one of the most popular horns we carry. Why? Does it actually play...
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A Chat About Triple Horns Featuring Instruments from Kühn, Paxman, and Otto
Triple horns are used by professional musicians all around the world; however, many people know very little about them. Are they miracle instruments that will supercharge your playing or a...
