This book is a contribution to our knowledge and understanding about an instrument that deserves much more credit and respect than it generally receives. Its tonal qualities cannot be compared to any other instrument. In this book you will find answers to several
questions such as
- ÔWhy do we name this instrument both alto horn and tenor horn?Õ
- ÔWhatÕs the difference with the E flat horn?Õ,
- ÔIn which ensembles can it be found?Õ,
- ÔWhatÕs the musical role of the instrument?Õ,
- ÔIs there any original repertoire for it?Õ,
- ÔWhen did composers start to write for the instrument
and how did the repertoire evolve?Õ