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

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