Horn Care on Sarah´s Horn Hangouts

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  • Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
  • A live Horn Hangout from the horn factory Gebr. Alexander, where Sarah Willis learns how to take care of her horn, advised by Alexander´s top technician Thomas Lehr.
    More Horn Hangout magic here: sarah-willis.co...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 54

  • @avishai7830
    @avishai7830 3 роки тому +6

    Love how Phillip Alexander has the Nürburgring in his office. Love Alexander trumpets!

  • @bionicleman1231
    @bionicleman1231 6 років тому +6

    I love their tubas! There's just a certain magic to the Alex sound that no other maker has ever quite reached.

    • @user-en2vu1lk8o
      @user-en2vu1lk8o Рік тому +1

      I agree with you, Sir. Really good quality. For Example, Tuba Cc 163 is the best! And in further time I'll change my tuba F, model PT-9 from B&S to Alexander Mainz.

  • @COMB0RICO
    @COMB0RICO Рік тому +2

    Really good camera work in beginning segment. Thanks from Texas.

    • @AlexisKasperavicius
      @AlexisKasperavicius 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! It was completely ad-lib but came out pretty well!

  • @mariorossi9655
    @mariorossi9655 7 років тому +10

    This is so cool. The whole Alexander team seem like very nice people :)

  • @Metal-Possum
    @Metal-Possum 5 років тому +2

    I don't play this kind of horn, but this is keeping me wide awake. Fascinating, even with the language barrier and his relatively shy personality trying to explain everything.
    When I played in a brass band, I cleaned the instrument when it was loaned to me, for hygiene reasons, used Vaseline to grease the slides afterwards, and never again in the many years the instrument was in my possesion, and I only ever oiled the (piston/perinet) valves whenever they were sticking. Don't be this lazy if you spend good money on your own instrument. A little oil regularly is far better than trying to use a lot of oil when it's already too late.
    A bit of metal polish on the slides themselves and a little elbow grease might get them back to their brassy colour before greasing, and remove any abrasiveness they might have.

  • @komodrake
    @komodrake 7 років тому +10

    I'm a trombonist and this is fascinating! I do bits with instrument maintenance and this is a fount of knowledge! So happy this was done! Many Thanks

    • @jorymil
      @jorymil 2 роки тому

      Agreed! This is a master class on rotary valve maintenance.

  • @HornCue
    @HornCue 7 років тому +22

    Oh my gosh Sarah Willis is my horn crush 😍📯

    • @Metal-Possum
      @Metal-Possum 5 років тому +9

      Does she make you...
      ...Horny?

  • @DavidKholz
    @DavidKholz 7 років тому +2

    As an Instrumentbuilder, a part of the video i liked was "don't remove the valves" ; ). There is more to the Valvesection than one might think.

  • @jerelull9629
    @jerelull9629 4 роки тому +2

    Sarah, you are such a good cheerleader, in the best possible sense. Such a SMILE! I'm pretty sure some girls have taken up the horn because of your infectious enthusiasm.

  • @EvanJHagen
    @EvanJHagen 7 років тому +5

    Thanks for the upload!

  • @lanaurban5730
    @lanaurban5730 5 років тому +15

    I am about to play the French horn. I am in 6th grade and i am going to be playing the French horn.

    • @jerelull9629
      @jerelull9629 4 роки тому

      Fantastic, Lana. Enjoy the journey of learning to tame the beast.

    • @rcmallory
      @rcmallory 3 роки тому

      A good time to start.

    • @crforfreedom7407
      @crforfreedom7407 3 роки тому

      Always remember to have fun!!! Work hard and enjoy every minute!! Play for yourself!!!! You'll want to please a lot of people over the years, but remember, you're the one that matters most. ALWAYS play for you first and just enjoy it!! If you're enjoying it, I guarantee everyone else is too!!!

  • @Xingqiwu387
    @Xingqiwu387 6 років тому +2

    A fabulous series! I love Sarah's personality and of course she's an absolute ACE on the horn.

  • @FishYuMusic
    @FishYuMusic 7 років тому +2

    thank you sarah

  • @georgH
    @georgH 4 роки тому +1

    It's nice to see that the horn makers themselves use the same techniques I came up with as a kid :) I guess it's common sense

  • @paulc778
    @paulc778 7 років тому +3

    Hiya Sarah, wonderful videos, keep up the good work and creativity!
    I am wondering what's best to clean an unlaquered brass French Horn with, to remove grease off of fingers, etc. At the moment I'm using baby wipes but I'm not sure if they're the ideal, or whether maybe alcohol wipes (like screen cleaner wipes or something like that) would be better or worse, or whether possibly something else easily obtainable?
    When I first bought this French Horn (used) it was disgusting!! But I gave it a thorough clean with car shampoo and a gentle sponge and it came up reasonably well. I did initially think of washing up liquid but I think it has salt in it as well as the soapy stuff, hence the car shampoo.

  • @MrMaiquangvinh
    @MrMaiquangvinh 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for the post video.

  • @ediz214
    @ediz214 7 років тому

    Thanks! I've considered getting an Alexander for a long time, but in America, many say they are too bright in sound.

  • @DankradMP
    @DankradMP 5 років тому +1

    Ive been playing the horn almost all my life but Im learning so much :roto2:

  • @timothysmith2998
    @timothysmith2998 6 років тому

    I don't know if this comment will get to you but one thing I've seen regarding leadpipes is periodically cleaning them using rubbing alcohol

  • @jessstuart7495
    @jessstuart7495 4 роки тому +4

    It always horrifies me to think about all the elementary school kids who's parents buy them a nice french horn, then the kids neglect to properly lubricate and clean it.

    • @jorymil
      @jorymil 2 роки тому

      I think elementary school and lack of proper cleaning and lubrication go hand in hand. But it surprises me how many people aren't taught proper horn maintenance in elementary school, either.

  • @jessstuart7495
    @jessstuart7495 4 роки тому +1

    Work hardening the brass to get a sharper tone. That's one of the differences between a cheap $400 french horn and a $9,000 french horn.

  • @MrMaiquangvinh
    @MrMaiquangvinh 7 років тому +2

    Cảm ơn cho bài video.

  • @1nicepaprikaschote62
    @1nicepaprikaschote62 5 років тому

    We put the water only out the third valve

  • @rcmallory
    @rcmallory 3 роки тому

    Dear Sarah, what is the name of the horn duet? that introduces your horn hang out, and, where can I get the music I love your sound.

  • @jessstuart7495
    @jessstuart7495 4 роки тому +2

    Horn Maintenance Question:
    Is there any risk when switching over from conventional rotary valve oil (mineral oil based) to synthetic valve oil?

    • @ryanhorwitz417
      @ryanhorwitz417 4 роки тому

      Jess Stuart I believe they freeze each other up if they come in contact with each other. Make sure you remove one type of oil before you put the new oil

  • @bobkrabill9073
    @bobkrabill9073 2 роки тому

    i use cod liver oil on my slides

  • @samuelferreirahorn
    @samuelferreirahorn 4 роки тому

    How can I line up the rotor valves?

  • @jmdavis45
    @jmdavis45 7 років тому +1

    And to think that I use to think horn players were boring. Not anymore.

  • @zhengli5876
    @zhengli5876 7 років тому

    Which model of Alexander do the players in Berlin Phil use?

  • @deltafournumbers
    @deltafournumbers 7 років тому

    What piece is the intro to this video?

    • @ImZango
      @ImZango 6 років тому

      Le Basque for horn and piano

  • @nathanbarker8274
    @nathanbarker8274 6 років тому

    How long is the life a horn?

    • @iankennedy1441
      @iankennedy1441 3 роки тому +1

      Till ur about 80yr old then the little blue pill will keep the horn going

  • @numbersix1908
    @numbersix1908 6 років тому +4

    sorry but 39:25

    • @ryanhorwitz417
      @ryanhorwitz417 4 роки тому +2

      Number Six we’ll just say it’s an attempt at drawing a French horn........

  • @jaenam4030
    @jaenam4030 7 років тому

    I am a clarinet player :)

  • @michaelkieffer9930
    @michaelkieffer9930 3 роки тому

    Where can I get my shirt?

    • @SarahWillisHorn
      @SarahWillisHorn  3 роки тому +1

      www.shop.hornhangouts.de :-)

    • @milenapopovic
      @milenapopovic 2 роки тому

      Why not Horn Hangouts onesies? 🥰 I've just started to take French Horn classes with my 4-month-old baby in a sling! And she enjoyed it, she even slept during the first lesson. ❤️

  • @zuldonna
    @zuldonna 6 років тому

    1786

  • @bobkrabill9073
    @bobkrabill9073 Рік тому

    wrong glycerin