HOW THE FRENCH HORN IS MADE
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The French horn is a very complex instrument with many different pieces. It consists of valves, levers to operate valves, tubing, and a mouth piece. Some French horns have detachable bells for easier transportation. The metal that the French horn is made of is yellow brass, gold brass, or red brass. Each type of brass consists of a different amount of copper and nickel. As a result of having such a large variety of pieces, most French horns are made of more than one type of brass. When the French horn is finished being made it is silver-plated or lacquered with an epoxy finish. |