French Horn in F
The French horn transposes in F, sounding a perfect fifth lower than written. Its wide, conical bore produces a warm, blending tone suited to both orchestral and chamber music.
Transposing instrument: The French Horn in F is written in F and sounds a perfect fifth lower from written pitch.
| Instrument family | Brass |
| Clef | Treble, Bass |
| Concert pitch | No — transposes F |
| Transposition | F |
| Concert range | B1–Bb4 |
| Written range | F#2–F5 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: B1–Bb4