French Horn in F Range

The comfortable playing range of the French Horn in F spans from B1 to Bb4 (concert pitch). The written range is F#2 to F5.

Comfortable Range

French Horn in F comfortable range: B1–Bb4

Written Range

As a transposing instrument in F, the French Horn in F is written F#2 to F5. When played, these notes sound a F interval lower (or as specified by the transposition).

French Horn in F written range: F#2–F5

Extended Range

Advanced players can extend the range of the French Horn in F to B1–F5 using extended techniques.

French Horn in F extended range: B1–F5

Clef

The French Horn in F is primarily notated in the treble and bass clefs.

← Back to French Horn in F overview