Oh man. I played the Alto horn from elementary school through high school. I still have my old alto horn. When I was in grade 8 ('79) my school phased out the Alto horns and replaced them with French horns and the high school in my town also did the same which meant I'd either have to switch from Alto horn to another instrument or I'd have to buy my own Alto horn. Thankfully since the school was getting rid of the Alto horns I was able to buy the Alto horn I learned on for $50 so I was the official last Eb Alto Horn player in both my elementary and secondary school. I just loved the sound of the instrument and didn't want to switch to something else. It has such a nice rounded sound without being as muddled as a french horn. I stopped playing my Alto horn after high school and have worked professionally as a keyboardist and accordionist ever since. I still have my old Alto horn and videos like this really make me want to start composing for it. I wonder how long it would take me to get my embouchure back again? I still remember the fingering and do take it out of its case a couple of times a year and tootle a little bit on it. This was an awesome video.
Ooh! I just realized that my calling the instrument an "alto horn" and use of "elementary" and "secondary" schools means I've pinned myself as a Canadian since the British call it a tenor horn and the Canadians and Americans call it and alto horn, but Canadians use elementary and secondary for schools and most Americans use grade school and high school.
Thankyou ..have considered..combining the Tenor Horn...which we call it in the UK..or e flat horn...with some original composition myself. Was a tuba player originally..then saxophone. ..anyway I got the horn out a few years ago now .3 ? And this video is far more popular than what I thought was supposed to be good at..🤔🤣..it's an old beat up horn..that still have..might grab it out of the shed..🧐..anyway..thanks for taking time to comment..you should also play again..👍🫡
Thank you....I play trumpet, just twice I could play a tenor horn and it was a beautiful and touching experience, its sound has an unique softness, deepness and sweetness, and it can get way lower than trumpet (thai I personally love in the low register, specially with my Holton trumpet that is quite big in bore and bell....)
Great sound considering that you are a sax player. It was very like a flugelhorn. I recently switched to tenor horn after 58 years playing trumpet cornet and flugelhorn. Loving the experience 😊
I'm kind of surprised that the tenor horn is not more popular than it is. I've been playing tenor horn for couple of years and I adore it now, it really is a lovely sound. I also play alto sax and keys.
Hey thankyou...it really should not be that good...or me...as honestly didn't play for years...I might resurect it for another vid...as did enjoy playing this old beat up Tenor Horn..👋
Absolutely beautiful. Lovely sounding born and you play so well. It's inspiring. Thank you. I know this will be my go to for an embarrassingly long period of time.
Extremely kind of you.....for what was supposed to be just a reminiscing video (once a brass player) of an old "clunker" beat up Horn...Its got me some surprisingly great comments👍 .. I question my Synth venture....its not doing as well..🙏😎👋
Thats brilliant what a super sound you're making on that old horn . I play a 50 year old euphonium which sounds gorgeous . In short they knew how to make instruments back in the day . Keep on playing the brass matey .
Very kind of you to say...bit staggered by how many people like this..being a saxophone player...I did start music on Tuba..back in the day..Thankyou..must dig it out n do another track..🙂🙏
Great to resurrect old instruments. I've just got my Grandad's Hawkes and Son (London) 1912 cornet into working order. Plays pretty well but in the wrong current pitch for band inclusion.
Beautiful tone, mellow and clear, in Balkan bends it is always solo, Flagel takes contra, trumpet plays lyrics and bass background, all rotary..
Oh man. I played the Alto horn from elementary school through high school. I still have my old alto horn. When I was in grade 8 ('79) my school phased out the Alto horns and replaced them with French horns and the high school in my town also did the same which meant I'd either have to switch from Alto horn to another instrument or I'd have to buy my own Alto horn. Thankfully since the school was getting rid of the Alto horns I was able to buy the Alto horn I learned on for $50 so I was the official last Eb Alto Horn player in both my elementary and secondary school. I just loved the sound of the instrument and didn't want to switch to something else. It has such a nice rounded sound without being as muddled as a french horn.
I stopped playing my Alto horn after high school and have worked professionally as a keyboardist and accordionist ever since. I still have my old Alto horn and videos like this really make me want to start composing for it. I wonder how long it would take me to get my embouchure back again? I still remember the fingering and do take it out of its case a couple of times a year and tootle a little bit on it.
This was an awesome video.
Ooh! I just realized that my calling the instrument an "alto horn" and use of "elementary" and "secondary" schools means I've pinned myself as a Canadian since the British call it a tenor horn and the Canadians and Americans call it and alto horn, but Canadians use elementary and secondary for schools and most Americans use grade school and high school.
Thankyou ..have considered..combining the Tenor Horn...which we call it in the UK..or e flat horn...with some original composition myself. Was a tuba player originally..then saxophone. ..anyway I got the horn out a few years ago now .3 ? And this video is far more popular than what I thought was supposed to be good at..🤔🤣..it's an old beat up horn..that still have..might grab it out of the shed..🧐..anyway..thanks for taking time to comment..you should also play again..👍🫡
Nice one!
Thank you....I play trumpet, just twice I could play a tenor horn and it was a beautiful and touching experience, its sound has an unique softness, deepness and sweetness, and it can get way lower than trumpet (thai I personally love in the low register, specially with my Holton trumpet that is quite big in bore and bell....)
My favorite brass. I played Cornet, Tenor Horn and Euphonium many years ago. The Tenor Horn moved me most.
I prefer upbeat and brilliant songs on the tenor horn, but i feel like euphonium most fits this style, along with tuba.
It sounds great, man! I'm also a sax player, enjoing brass horns )
Wow! It's so old that the instrument is in black and white!!!! More seriously - thank you for the beautiful playing of such a lovely tune.
It shouldn't be . Thankyou..am a sax player..but originally brass
Great sound considering that you are a sax player. It was very like a flugelhorn. I recently switched to tenor horn after 58 years playing trumpet cornet and flugelhorn. Loving the experience 😊
Fantastic. Sweet tone and interpretation. Good to see this horn getting some air time. Nice job sir.
Very kind...🙂
Beautiful composition 🙏💯❤
Beautiful . I am thinking of having a change from trumpet to tenor ! .this has convinced me. You have a beautiful tone
Thanks for the kind comment...🙂....am a sax player really..but tenor horns are nice...thankyou
I'm kind of surprised that the tenor horn is not more popular than it is. I've been playing tenor horn for couple of years and I adore it now, it really is a lovely sound. I also play alto sax and keys.
Wonderful music and much appreciated. Thx
This is absolutely gorgeous!
Very kind words..🙂👋
Que hermoso sonido. Ahí hay musicalidad.
Thankyou...for comment..😎
That alto horn (U.S.A.) is so beautiful, that should be added in the smooth jazz genre.
Hey thankyou...it really should not be that good...or me...as honestly didn't play for years...I might resurect it for another vid...as did enjoy playing this old beat up Tenor Horn..👋
Absolutely beautiful. Lovely sounding born and you play so well. It's inspiring. Thank you. I know this will be my go to for an embarrassingly long period of time.
Extremely kind of you.....for what was supposed to be just a reminiscing video (once a brass player) of an old "clunker" beat up Horn...Its got me some surprisingly great comments👍 .. I question my Synth venture....its not doing as well..🙏😎👋
Thats brilliant what a super sound you're making on that old horn . I play a 50 year old euphonium which sounds gorgeous . In short they knew how to make instruments back in the day . Keep on playing the brass matey .
Very kind of you to say...bit staggered by how many people like this..being a saxophone player...I did start music on Tuba..back in the day..Thankyou..must dig it out n do another track..🙂🙏
Great to resurrect old instruments. I've just got my Grandad's Hawkes and Son (London) 1912 cornet into working order. Plays pretty well but in the wrong current pitch for band inclusion.
Gorgeous sound!
Extremely kind of you..Thankyou
Bravissimo
Extremely kind of you...many thanks...
Beautiful Horn and Beautiful playing
I will own one of these. Baritone is just not the same
Love this video, I watch it all the time. I think you need a whole Tenor horn album on Apple Music.
Hi Thankyou..mmmmn..:-) time to dig the horn out..?..think its in the Garden..🤣.👋appreciate the comment..video did better than expected..
Very good
Great smooth sound. thaks for sharing.
Extremely kind of you..🫡
What is the model of this Besson horn is this Wentminstero or Prestige or other ?
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In the U.S.A., it’s called the alto horn. Beautiful instrument though. And it looks like a small tuba.
MASTER CLASS🎼🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
Thankyou...not sure its that good..but thankyou..🙂
Tem a partitura disponível?
Late to the party, but this sounds good. Thanks for posting.
Thankyou...this track...or my Tenor Horn attempt..to play with "fluffs" and views - likes has surprised me..Thankyou.
@@synthloopmusic You're welcome.
So beautiful!Could you tell me what mouthpiece you use?
You sound fab buddy. Lovely to chat today. Now do the same tune on a tenor sax and repost.
Thanks.yep.. :-)
Hi . Would You likie to tell us - what kind of mouthpiece You used for this recording ?
Best regards :-)
@@77Kaczoszka77 hi yep.. It's a Dennis wick... Fairly old.. Am gonna say 5c..but will check later if can.. Not played since.. Thanks
@@synthloopmusic Thank You very much 👍
@@77Kaczoszka77it's a Dennis Wick..Just says Number 5 just looked :-)
I'm interested know if the music was written for b flat trumpet or c piano? Did you transpose or direct from the sheet? Sounds great to me.
Hi..E flat Alto saxophone..as sax is or has been my main instrument.so was in key as is..thanks for appreciated comment.
Forgive me for expecting Justin Timberlake, but thank you nonetheless. It was very calming.
Is a saxhorn?
Yes...Tenor Horn..or E-flat Horn ..in the UK.. 👋
@@synthloopmusic most of the world!
Show off!