LEVEL IT UP
Get your French horn and join me in
LEVEL IT UP - Multi-level development program for (French) horn players from the very first note. Each video gives you the opportunity to play the notes, develop a secure sound and accuracy whilst playing along with an ensemble of horns.
Part One is Levels 1 to 9 have the note C as the first note (F horn harmonic number 4, B♭ horn harmonic number 3). If you find E an easier note to play than C then start your journey at Level 10!
Valves are added using the same harmonics. Valve 2 in Level 2 as it is the shortest added length. Valve 1 in Level 3, then each in turn for Level 4. Valves 1+2 in Level 5. In Level 6 we play no valves, then valve 2, then valves 1+2. In level 7 we play no valves, then valve 1, then valves 1+2. In Level 8 we do the partial chromatic descending sequence of no valves, valve 2, valve 1, then valves 1+2. In Level 9 we play C then A♭, no valves then valves 2+3.
Part Two is Levels 10 to 17 and use the note E as the first note. I have a preference for learning on the F horn, so work with the 5th harmonic (E) after Part One.
Part Three is Levels 18 to 27 using air pressure to change pitch. Levels 18 is F horn notes A, C♯ (harmonics 4, 5). Level 19 is B♭ horn notes A, D (harmonics 3, 4). Level 20 is F horn notes B♭, D (harmonics 4, 5). Level 21 is B♭ horn notes B ♭, E♭(harmonics 3, 4). Level 22 is F horn notes B, D♯ (harmonics 4, 5). Level 23 is B♭ horn notes B, E (harmonics 3, 4). Level 24 is F horn notes C, E (harmonics 4, 5). Level 25 is B♭ horn notes C, F (harmonics 3, 4). Level 26 is F horn notes A♭, C, E♭ (harmonics 4, 5, 6). Level 27 is B♭ horn, notes A♭, D♭, F (harmonics 3, 4, 5).
Part Four is Levels 28-32. Using air pressure to change pitch and changing valves at the same time. I also invite you to make your own melodies with three notes, such as the notes C, D, E♭ in Level 30. There are six ways to order 3 notes:
1) C, D, E♭ 2) C, E♭, D 3) D, E♭, C 4) D, C, E♭ 5) E♭, C, D 6) E♭, D, C
You won't need the pdfs to start your journey and can jump right into the videos. At some stage you will probably need to read music notation so the Pdf will show you what you are playing!
LEVEL 33 is a condensed version of all Levels 1 -32. Use it as a daily warmup and quick preparation for the next levels.
Level 10 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Level 11 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Level 12 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Level 13 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Level 14 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Level 15 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Level 16 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Level 17 in Part Two of Level It Up
Use F horn. Good for players who find it easy to start on the note E.
Intro to Part Four of Level It Up
Changing air pressure and tube length at the same time. (Changing harmonic and valve at the same time.)
