Questions tagged [english-horn]
For question on the English horn (cor anglais), the alto member of the oboe family.
6
questions
6
votes
4
answers
1k
views
English Horn Part played by french horn
My sister found a nice book with opera parts written for English Horn. The thing is, I play the French Horn.
I've done a little bit of research on the English Horn, and found out that is also a ...
8
votes
1
answer
2k
views
What is up with the bell on the English horn?
What is the story behind the shape of the bell on the English horn (AKA the cor anglais)?
But first, a quick look at the clarinet family for a comparison.
The standard clarinet (in Bb or A) has a ...
6
votes
4
answers
1k
views
Can I play an English horn part with a viola?
I want to perform music in class for a Shakespeare play. Can I play an English horn part with a viola?
- 79
7
votes
3
answers
3k
views
Why does the English horn have a French name, and the French horn an English name?
Why do we call the English horn by its French name Cor Anglais and the French horn by its English name, why does this exist? What does the French Horn go by in France? Cor Français?
- 14.4k
4
votes
3
answers
405
views
English Horn correcting flat G-Flat
I just began playing the English Horn after playing oboe for the past 6 years. I have found that most of the notes are in tune, or close enough that I can correct with embouchure.
The main exception ...
- 141
7
votes
3
answers
3k
views
English Horn Etymology
Why is the English Horn called a horn when it is a woodwind instrument, basically a lower oboe?
When compared to other horns, such as the French Horn and the Flugelhorn, it seems to be a misnomer.
- 733