32 French Horn Harmonic Series ‘The fundamental pitch of the French Hom is determined by the length of the tube. Its characteristic tone quality {s determined not only by the size of the opening in the tube, but aso the amount of conical tubing or flare. Regardless of the length of tubing, a natural overtone series is produced when the air inside the tube is activated through the vibration of the lips. ‘By changing the tension of the lips and air speed, the performer can move higher and lower within dhe harmonic series, without changing valves, Although the harmonic series is (In theory) endless, the chart below begins with the fundamental and continues through the 16th partial. ‘The 7th and 11th harmonic (partial is so flat that it is unusable in the series (note the triangular shape of the note head), For both Hom in F and Hom in Bb the Sth partial is noticeably flat while the 3rd and 6th harmonics are slightly sharp. However, different brands of instruments and mouthpieces may produce varying results, (Partials et eee es) a) st cee cote) te 10 A ez tol ice 1 2c * o 2 besos open A 12 23 aa 129 WARNING! it is illegal to photocopy or reproduce the French Horn Harmonic Series and Fingering Chart. individual French Hom Fingering Charts are available for purchase from your favorite music dealer for use with your students. Please: rele to the back cover of this manual for further information. Individual French Horn Fingering Charts: Kjos Edition ‘amber - W33F33 French Horn Fingering Chart Mary plye prefer owe te Br Hom gg when hey each second line Gland continue to set throughout the Uppe ree. ch D> D Dt E F ic Oper c cf bb D Dp E F 1230123 D> > a E F Gb 12301202 | T1201ecOpen « op ab A ft . bo TopenorT 1 erOpen | T23uT2"23 [T12eT open a 12 ‘When more than one fingering is shown, the first isthe most common.) It is illegal to photocopy or reproduce this French Horn Fingering Chact. W33F