Poster the French horn is a member of the brass family.
When the French horn is uncoiled it is stretches out 16 feet long.
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The French Horn

Episode 25: The French Horn
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Like a warm sunrise or a full moon, enjoy the rich and warm sounds of the French horn.

Episode 25 playlist

Maurice Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess —Does the French horn remind you of a slow, warm sunrise in this piece?

LISTEN — Maurice Ravel:Pavane for a Dead Princess

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Maurice Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 -3rd mvt — The older version of the French horn, was sometimes called a hunting horn. They were so loud hunters could send each other signals across the forest.

LISTEN — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 04 - 3rd mvt

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 04 - 3rd mvt.

Hans Zimmer: Pirates of the Caribbean Theme — The French horn help the music and composers bring the greatest adventures to life.

LISTEN — Hans Zimmer: Pirates of the Caribbean Theme

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Hans Zimmer: Pirates of the Caribbean

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