Alto Horn
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The Recipe for A Modern Orchestra
There are many other odd and interesting woods which will be found in every symphony orchestra. Drumsticks will be found made of snakewood from Dutch Guiana, a reddish-brown wood with spots in color from brown to black, similar in markings to that of a snake.
The fingerboards, pegs and tailpieces of violins are made from African ebony, brought ail the way from the tropical forests of Africa. The bars of xylophones and marimbas and often the castanets are made of rosewood from Brazil or Central America.
This wood ranges in color from reddish brown to deep purple or black, with streaks of purple through it, and it gets its name from its fragrance. It is ideal wood for the purpose, since it is hard, dense, takes a high polish and produces a brilliant, resonant tone when struck.
Then there is mahogany for drum shells, hickory for drumsticks and drum hoops, walnut for tambourines, maple for violin backs and bassoons, and basswood for "cases.
Some people find less music in the orchestra when they learn that the death of from two to three sheep is required before one violin can be equipped with strings. It doesn't seem necessary, but such is the case, and such is the price of great music. So-called "catgut" used on violins is made from the intestines of sheep.
The average length of the sheep intestine is twenty-four feet, and it requires from ten to twelve half-intestines to spin a string only four one hundred ths of an inch in diameter, since only the fine, soft, submucous membrane is used. A set of four violin strings is eighty-eight inches long on the average, and into a set of four violin strings go the intestines of from two to three sheep.
Even old Dobbin contributes his bit, for what would a violin bow be without horsehair? Makers today use 150 hairs about twenty-eight inches long in a standard bow, although Tourte, who created the violin bow of modern times, used slightly fewer hairs. Then the pig comes in for his share, for tom-tom heads are usually of pigskin.
All fine drumheads are of calfskin, the thinner and finest heads coming from the skins of "slunks" or unborn calves. Many different materials are used for mallets of bass drums, tympani, marimbas and bells. Among them are yarn, felt, soft rubber, hard rubber, rawhide, lamb's wool and pyralin.
Copper is the most important metal used in the construction of band and orchestra instruments. The big tympani or kettledrums are drawn from one piece of copper sheet into the half-sphere bowl.
Copper is also the principal ingredient of brass used in the bells of brass instruments, about seventy parts of copper being combined with about thirty parts of zinc to form brass. Valves, keys, braces and other parts of the brass instruments are made from a brass alloy incorporating in addition small quantities of tin, aluminum, lead or other metals, depending upon what is expected of the part.
Metal clarinets and flutes are often made of what is called nickel silver, an alloy of nickel and other metals. Nickel, chromium, silver and gold are used in plating various parts of many instruments used in the band and orchestra.
From the forests, from the foundries, from deep mines and across great seas, from desert wastes and tropical jungles come, in a real and true sense, the great music of the symphony.
If asked to give a recipe for making a symphony orchestra, the historian might start out: Take some oboes from the Orient, some clarinets from Greece and some horns from Palestine. The man of commerce might start out: Take some cane from the Var district of France, some Pernambuco wood from Brazil, and some grenadilla wood from Mozambique, South Africa.
Another and better way would be to say : To form a symphony orchestra of about one hundred pieces, make a mixture of about 40 per cent violins and violas, about 20 per cent cellos and basses, with just a sprinkling of a harp or two.
Make another mixture of woodwinds composed of flutes, single reeds and double reeds, up to about 15 per cent. Make an equal quantity of brass mixture, composed of trumpets, trombones, horns and tubas. Pour all three mixtures together and add about 6 per cent tympani, drums, bells and traps.
The recipe for a modern concert band would be something like this: Make a mixture of about 38 per cent clarinets soprano, alto and bass. Add to it about 10 per cent other woodwinds oboe, English horn, bassoon, flute.
Then make a mixture of about 38 per cent brass, including cornets, trumpets, trombones, horns, baritone horns and bass tubas. Pour these two mixtures together, stirring in at the same time about 8 per cent saxophones. Then add about 6 per cent tympani, drums, bells and traps.
About the Author
Malcolm Blake has spent years of his life devoted to studying music online and off. He is currently working on projects about learning to play the guitar and how to learn guitar chords online.
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Method for the Alto Horn $18.8 By Robert Kietzer. For Alto Horn. Sheet Music. Text Language: German/English/Russian. Published by Zimmermann |
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Sonata for Horn Alto (1943) $19.95 ((Natural Horn or Alto Saxophone)). By Paul Hindemith (1895-1963). Schott. 30 pages. Schott Music #ED4635. Published by Schott Music |
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Bach Alto Horn Mouthpieces In Silver 5 $38.99 Bach Alto Horn Mouthpieces In Silver 5 |
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Yamaha Ah38d4 Alto Horn Mouthpiece $34.99 Alto horn mouthpiece with a semi-deep cup depth, size 38D4. This alto horn mouthpiece produces a dark sound perfect for use in British Brass Band work. |
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Denis Wick Heritage Series Alto Horn Mouthpiece 5 $99.99 Denis Wick Heritage Series Alto Horn Mouthpiece 5 |
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Denis Wick Heritage Series Alto Horn Mouthpiece 2A $99.99 Denis Wick Heritage Series Alto Horn Mouthpiece 2A |
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Alfred Fantastic Familiar Folk Songs Alto Sax Baritone Sax E-Flat Horn Alto Clarinet $4.05 Alfred Fantastic Familiar Folk Songs Alto Sax Baritone Sax E-Flat Horn Alto Clarinet |
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Best in Class, Book 1 - Eb Alto Horn $5.45 "By Bruce Pearson. Edited by Charles Forque, Gerald Anderson. Band. For Eb alto horn. Band method. Best In Class Band Method. Book A,1. Method book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company" |
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Best in Class, Book 2, Eb Alto Horn $5.45 "By Bruce Pearson. Edited by Charles Forque, Gerald Anderson. Band. For Eb alto horn. Band method. Best In Class Band Method. Book B,2. Method book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company" |
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Rubank Elementary Method French Horn In F Mellophone Or E Flat Alto $5.36 Hal Leonard Rubank Elementary Method French Horn In F Mellophone Or E Flat Alto |
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Rubank Supplementary Studies For French Horn E Flat Alto Or Melloph1 $4.95 Hal Leonard Rubank Supplementary Studies For French Horn, E Flat Alto Or Mellophone |
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The Corno di Bassetto (Sometimes Called the Bassett Horn) is Virtually an Alto Clarinet $49.99 The Corno di Bassetto (Sometimes Called the Bassett Horn) is Virtually an Alto Clarinet - Giclee Print |
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Scales for Horn, Eb Alto or Mellophone $6.5 (For Individual Study and Like-Instrument Class Instruction). By Gabriel Pares. Edited by Harvey S. Whistler. For horn. Hal Leonard Instrumental Methods. Scales. Studies book. Standard notation. 48 pages. Rubank Publications #RUBL114. Published by Rubank Publications |
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Denis Wick Alto Horn Mouthpieces in Silver 5 $48.99 Denis Wick Mouthpieces have been individually designed and continually modified under Mr. Wick's personal supervision until absolute perfection of tone quality and intonation has been achieved. Made in Britain by fine craftsmen, every mouthpiece is hand finished to precise tolerances, with an excellent standard of polishing and plating. All DW tenor (alto) horn mouthpieces use deep funnel cups for maximum quality of tone and flexibility with matched throats and backbores for perfect intonation. |
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Denis Wick Alto Horn Mouthpieces In Silver 5 $48.99 Denis Wick Mouthpieces have been individually designed and continually modified under Mr. Wick's personal supervision until absolute perfection of tone quality and intonation has been achieved. Made in Britain by fine craftsmen, every mouthpiece is hand finished to precise tolerances, with an excellent standard of polishing and plating. All DW tenor (alto) horn mouthpieces use deep funnel cups for maximum quality of tone and flexibility with matched throats and backbores for perfect intonation. |
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Crown Him King! - Alto Sax (Horn sub) (Digital Sheet Music) $6 By Cindy Berry. Orchestra. For Alto Sax (Horn sub). Concert; Easter; Sacred. Individual instrument part. 21 pages. Duration 3:55. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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Majestic Holy One - Alto Sax (Horn sub) (Digital Sheet Music) $6 By Cindy Berry. Orchestra. For Alto Sax (Horn sub). Concert; Sacred. Individual instrument part. 2 pages. Duration 3:25. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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We've Been Blessed - Alto Sax (Horn sub) (Digital Sheet Music) $6 By Keith Wilkerson. Orchestra. For Alto Sax (Horn sub). Concert; Contemporary; Sacred. Individual instrument part. 1 pages. Duration 4:30. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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Rubank Intermediate Method - Horn (F, Eb Alto or Mellophone) $5.95 "(A Follow Up Course for Individual or Like-Instrument Class Instruction). For F horn, Eb alto horn and mellophone. Rubank Educational Library, No. 90. Instructional. Instructional book. Instructional text, standard notation and fingerings. 48 pages. Rubank Publications #RUBL90. Published by Rubank Publications" |
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Hal Leonard Rubank Elementary Method French Horn In F Mellophone Or E Flat Alto $5.36 Hal Leonard Rubank Elementary Method French Horn In F Mellophone Or E Flat Alto |
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Hal Leonard EE2000 E-Flat Tenor (Alto) Horn Book 1 Book/CD $7.19 Hal Leonard EE2000 E-Flat Tenor (Alto) Horn Book 1 Book/CD |
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Alfred Rhythm Etudes E-Flat Alto Saxophone (E-Flat Horn E-Flat Clarinet) $6.26 Alfred Rhythm Etudes E-Flat Alto Saxophone (E-Flat Horn E-Flat Clarinet) |
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Hal Leonard Rubank Supplementary Studies For French Horn, E Flat Alto Or Mellophone $4.95 Hal Leonard Rubank Supplementary Studies For French Horn, E Flat Alto Or Mellophone |
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Alfred All-Star Sports Pak E-Flat Alto Saxophone/Horn in E-Flat $3.56 Alfred All-Star Sports Pak E-Flat Alto Saxophone/Horn in E-Flat |
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Hal Leonard Ee2000 E-Flat Tenor (Alto) Horn Book 1 Book/Cd $7.19 Hal Leonard EE2000 E-Flat Tenor (Alto) Horn Book 1 Book/CD |
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Rhythm Etudes E-Flat Alto Saxophone (E-Flat Horn E-Flat Clarinet) $6.26 Alfred Rhythm Etudes E-Flat Alto Saxophone (E-Flat Horn E-Flat Clarinet) |
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Alfred All-Star Sports Pak E-Flat Alto Saxophone/Horn In E-Flat $3.56 Alfred All-Star Sports Pak E-Flat Alto Saxophone/Horn in E-Flat |
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Yamaha Yah-203 Series Eb Alto Horn Lacquer $2199.99 The quality of Yamaha instruments is known the world over. Their alto horns are no exception. Consistent, durable construction gives this alto horn execllent response and reliable intonation, while being extremely easy to play.The YAH203 Eb Alto HornsAn excellent intermediate instrumentDurable construction, combined with the type of sound needed to perform the necessary role in the brass band setting, make the 203 an excellent choice.PistonsThree nickel-alloy nickel-plated pistons resist corrosion and are durable.Hand-lapped valves and pistonsHand-lapping is a time-consuming finishing process which results in an airtight valve/piston fit for noiseless, responsive actionPressure formed tubingPerfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and a smoother air flow, thus allowing for an excellent scale and reduced resistance.Laser-fused pluzuma welded bellA high-energy laser fuses the brass together for a virtually seamless bell which allows continuous even vibrations.Key: EbBore: .462-inchBell: 8-inch Two-PieceBell Material: Yellow BrassBell Position: UprightValves: Nickel-Plated Piston ValvesNumber of Valves: 3Valve Position: Top ActionSystem: Non-CompensatingFeatures: Gold Brass Leadpipe; Laser-Fused Pluzuma-Welded BellCase: YAC AHC-33 Plastic Shell CaseMouthpiece: 37C4Finish: Lacquer, Silver |
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Jupiter 456 Series Eb Alto Horn 456L Lacquer $979 The 456 Deluxe Alto Horn is a great choice for the player looking for an affordable Eb alto horn. The 456 features a .433" bore with a 7.2" upright bell for excellent response and nickel silver valves for quick action.Key: EbBore: .433-inchBell: 7.2-inchBell Material: Yellow BrassBell Position: UprightValves: Stainless Steel Piston ValvesNumber of Valves: 3Valve Position: Top ActionSystem: Non-CompensatingFeatures: Stainless Steel ValvesCase: YesMouthpiece: YesFinish: Lacquer, Silver |
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Jupiter 456 Series Eb Alto Horn 456S Silver $1299 The 456 Deluxe Alto Horn is a great choice for the player looking for an affordable Eb alto horn. The 456 features a .433" bore with a 7.2" upright bell for excellent response and nickel silver valves for quick action.Key: EbBore: .433-inchBell: 7.2-inchBell Material: Yellow BrassBell Position: UprightValves: Stainless Steel Piston ValvesNumber of Valves: 3Valve Position: Top ActionSystem: Non-CompensatingFeatures: Stainless Steel ValvesCase: YesMouthpiece: YesFinish: Lacquer, Silver |
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Horn $11.49 Horn |
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Rejoice, The Lord Is King - Alto Sax (Horn sub) (Digital Sheet Music) $6 By John Darwall and Charles Wesley. Arranged by Keith Christopher. Orchestra. For Alto Sax (Horn sub). Concert; Hymn; Sacred. Individual instrument part. 1 pages. Duration 3:05. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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O Holy Night - Alto Sax (sub. Horn) (Digital Sheet Music) $6 By Adolphe-Charles Adam (1803-1856). Arranged by J. Daniel Smith. Orchestra. For Alto Sax (sub. Horn). Christmas; Concert; Sacred. Individual instrument part. 1 pages. Duration 4:25. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music |
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All-Star Sports Pak - Eb Alto Saxophone/Horn in Eb $3.95 "(An All-Purpose Marching/Basketball/Pep Band Book for Time Outs, Pep Rallies and Other Stuff). Arranged by Mike Story. Marching Band. For Eb alto saxophone and horn in Eb. Marching Band Collection. Pop. Difficulty: medium. Performance part book. Standard notation. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing" |
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Ballad for a Blue Horn - Feature for Alto Sax or Trumpet $40 Grade 2Written in an even 8th note ballad style, this smooth sounding original can be used to feature either an alto sax or trumpet soloist. Scored to sound full with beginning groups, this makes a nice change-of-pace number for any concert. Dur: 3:30 |