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What pitch is the French horn?

What pitch is the French horn?

Pitch of brass instruments

Pitch Length Examples
E♭3 6.75 ft (2.06 m) alto horn, alto trombone, alto trumpet
B♭2 9 ft (2.7 m) tenor and bass trombone, baritone horn, euphonium, B♭ horn, bass trumpet, natural trumpet
F2 12 ft (3.7 m) French horn
E♭2 or F2 13.5, 12 ft (4.1, 3.7 m) bass tuba

What is the highest pitched instrument?

What Are the Highest-Pitched Instruments?

  • The highest-pitched orchestral instrument is the piccolo, but there are some other impressive musical instruments that can reach high ranges.
  • Flutes are a member of the woodwind family that is perhaps the most well-known instrument for producing high pitches.

How high and low can the French horn go?

In the hands of an experienced professional, the French horn can play over a huge range of 4 and half octaves. The lowest note is the double pedal C, below the bass clef, and the highest note is the F, an octave above the stave of the treble clef.

Which instrument has a low pitch?

Tuba. The tuba is well-known for its commonly low pitches and boisterous sounds.

How high can French horn go?

4 and half octaves
In the hands of an experienced professional, the French horn can play over a huge range of 4 and half octaves. The lowest note is the double pedal C, below the bass clef, and the highest note is the F, an octave above the stave of the treble clef.

Does the French horn have the widest pitch range?

The French horn has the widest tonal range of all brass instruments. Its extremely rich, soft timbre gives it a special quality somewhere between brass and woodwinds, enabling it to blend well with the sound of many other instruments.

Is a trumpet high or low-pitched?

The trumpet plays high brassy notes. The trumpet is the highest sounding member of the brass family. The brilliant tone of the trumpet travels through about 6 – ½ feet of tubing bent into an oblong shape.