2 Fingering Chart for the Double French Horn (F&Bb) Since the Double Horn is now in common use the following chart contains fingerings for both the F Horn and the Bh Horn. The use of the Bb Horn allows for greater accuracy in the high register and facilitates tone production in the low register Not all tones are practical on the B Horn, however, because of intonation problems. Many players prefer to use thir Bb Horn when they wach second in G# === ad continue to ws it toughout tho uper rosie The} Horns ao employed from ow F down to low 6. e—=—= |f you have a Double Horn your teacher will advise you when to us fingerings indicated are for F Horn. When playing lip slurring exercises in this book the c Ds sce . Eb (0% e F FE (as) i a) i} Ul) (00 0 00 wo 000 7] be aby Fito — (00) 7] stim a” = Soil 6 Ab ts) Bas iB ce Db (ce) > i = oe Fon (i) i) Ww Wn W000 ui) stom Wt i) mt) wo Eb (oz) E F Fe as) 6 Ab (ae) A BL (at) Ftiom UM) 0 ou on) mW) aitiom (1) ow O00 Ui] Ue mW 8 ce Db Ica > Eb (oz E F From — O00 000 (Mt 000000 OH 00 00 Bottom lI) 000 ow Ul 00 on (0 FE 16s) s Ay ict) a Bb Aer 8 ba Igo be ted) = From ND 00 a ol) 00 00 000 stom (I) 000 i) 0 00 00 00 B.t.c,251A Few Important Practice Suggestions 1. Set a regular practice time and make every effort to practice at this time. 2. ALWAYS practice carefully. Careless practice is a waste of time. Learn to play each line exactly as written. Later ‘there may be times when certain freedoms may be taken with the printed line, but we must first learn to play exactly as written, 3. The instrument must always be clean and in good playing condition. 4, The development of careful and accurate playing habits is essential if you are to become a good player. Proper hand, finger, mouth or embouchure and body position is absolutely necessary for best results. Always keep relaxed. 5. COUNT AT ALL TIMES. Daily Warm-Up Studies “The lines below are intended for use as daily warm-up dil, embouchure or lip-building studs, and forthe development of technical proficiency. They should be used as an addition or supplement tothe regular lesson assignment. ‘Use certain lines asa daily routine with changes from time to time as suggested by your teacher. A_ A Aete. Oo Use the above tones in the following manner: °C Ss SG 1. As ong tones — Hold each note as lng as comfortable. Listen carefully for your best tone and Kagp the tne sandy. 2, Pay each tone using various shadings a indicated in @)®), and ©)below, 2, Use pattern (©) on each scale tone — fis staceato and then with accents. Am On On © e ee © 2 f_ 2 TONGUING — Use on all tones in line 1. 9 Lip SLURS. 4) Ist Valve _——_—— Ist and 2nd Valves 2nd and 3rd Valves__ 7% 4st and 3rd Valves. lal CHROMATIC SCALE 8 ra INTERVALS ° Dynamic Levels PR..PIANISSIMO (Very soft) ‘Mp..MEZZO PIANO (Medium soft) fooFORTE (Loud) P...PIANO (Soft) njfo= MEZZO FORTE (Medium loud) PfoFORTISSIMO (Very oud) (© 1970 (Renewed) BELWIN-NILLS PUBLISHING CORP. {Al Fights Assigned to and Gonttotod by ALFRED PUBLISHING CO, INC. A Rights Resowed