Harmonic Notes on Horn

Exploring paths for learning and musicianship on the French horn

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Using AirPods Pro for Hearing Protection (October 6, 2025)

A report from a horn pro, and my own experiments, about using AirPods Pro 2 or 3 for hearing protection in orchestra.
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iPad Recommendations for Use with forScore (September 23, 2025)

Considerations and recommendations for choosing an iPad model for use with forScore.
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forScore Interface Changes (September 21, 2025)

forScore version 15, released at the same time as iPadOS 26, has significant interface changes motivated by Apple’s new iPad menu and windowing changes.
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Mid-Phrase Brain Freeze (July 27, 2025)

In a recent chamber music dress rehearsal, my opening phrase was a train wreck. Mental rehearsal before the performance was my fix.
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Hazard Ahead: Dangerous Line Break (July 21, 2025)

I started using a new symbol in my parts to help avoid trouble.
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Horn Gear (April 15, 2025)

It’s amazing how much horn-related gear is within just a few feet of my practice chair.
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