Each consignment horn that we sell is thoroughly tested by our staff to ensure that you are receiving a quality product. These are the thoughts that were shared by our staff:
Descant horns are typically built as double horns that stand in B-flat with an Eb alto side that is an octave higher than the F side of a standard double horn. It is a great instrument for playing high, light literature.
In true Schmid fashion, this descant is supremely light weight and responsive. It essentially plays itself. This horn has a beautiful sound and would be an excellent descant for anyone who has a heavy load of high horn playing or who performs in chamber ensembles.
- DESCANT horn in Bb/Eb Alto
- Primary Material: Gold Brass
- Secondary Material: Nickel-Silver
- Lead Pipe Material: Gold Brass
- Bell: Detachable
- Linkage: String
- Water Key: 2 Standard
- Origin: Germany
- Includes: 2 bell flares (one with Kranz), an extra tuning bit and slide.
Compression Ratings:
1st
Bb - 1.2
Eb - 1.2
2nd
Bb - 1.5
Eb - 1.5
3rd
Bb - 1.2
Eb - 1.1
4th
Bb - .5
Eb - .5
5th
Eb - 1.5
Stopping
Bb - 0
Eb - 0
Overall compression
Bb - .5
Eb - .5
Each consignment horn that we sell is thoroughly tested by our staff to ensure that you are receiving a quality product. These are the thoughts that were shared by our staff:
Descant horns are typically built as double horns that stand in B-flat with an Eb alto side that is an octave higher than the F side of a standard double horn. It is a great instrument for playing high, light literature.
In true Schmid fashion, this descant is supremely light weight and responsive. It essentially plays itself. This horn has a beautiful sound and would be an excellent descant for anyone who has a heavy load of high horn playing or who performs in chamber ensembles.
- DESCANT horn in Bb/Eb Alto
- Primary Material: Gold Brass
- Secondary Material: Nickel-Silver
- Lead Pipe Material: Gold Brass
- Bell: Detachable
- Linkage: String
- Water Key: 2 Standard
- Origin: Germany
- Includes: 2 bell flares (one with Kranz), an extra tuning bit and slide.
Compression Ratings:
1st
Bb - 1.2
Eb - 1.2
2nd
Bb - 1.5
Eb - 1.5
3rd
Bb - 1.2
Eb - 1.1
4th
Bb - .5
Eb - .5
5th
Eb - 1.5
Stopping
Bb - 0
Eb - 0
Overall compression
Bb - .5
Eb - .5