Why are my high notes so airy when playing the French horn?

First of all, “high notes” could mean a lot of things. What's high to a 2 horn isn't necessarily high to a 1 horn, so please, in the future, tell us what you consider high. So with that in mind, it could be a bunch of things: your support, your mouthpiece, your embouchure, or your horn itself. read more

First of all, “high notes” could mean a lot of things. What’s high to a 2 horn isn’t necessarily high to a 1 horn, so please, in the future, tell us what you consider high. read more

To strengthen the embouchure, play long tones in the high, middle and low range of the French horn. Practice these exercises for at least 15 to 20 minutes each day to improve your range and ability to sustain high notes. read more

I only have $500 and would like to buy a French horn that will work for the next two years. I can barely afford lessons. read more