If you want to learn how to play the Baritone Horn, you have come to the right place. Not only will you find step by step instructions on this page on how to go about playing the Baritone Horn, you will also find numerous tips and general information about the topic.

Around the year 1790, the Baritone Horn was invented by the same inventor of the Saxophone. The instrument looked different from the one we know today. It was to be played with moistened fingers that would stroke the glass rods that the instrument existed of. Nowadays the Baritone looks more like a little Tuba. However, the sound of the Baritone is of a somewhat higher range than that of a Tuba. The Baritone has a mouthpiece, three valves, a bell and the instrument is about 3 feet in height.http://www.angelfire.com/band/horns/index.html

Good maintenance is important if you want to make sure to get optimal results when playing the Baritone. It is important to oil the valves at least once a week and greasing the tuning slides should be done about once every two weeks. Make sure to visit the Mahalo page How to clean a Baritone Horn for more information on this.

If you are interested in playing the Baritone, there are several ways you can go about this. You will find this information below. Hopefully this page will be of some help to you.

If you plan on playing the Baritone horn, you will have to acquire the instrument somehow. There are various ways you can go about this. If money is no object you can of course purchase the instrument out right. Depending on the brand you buy it can cost you anywhere from several hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars. Some other options you have is to rent the instrument, to borrow the instrument, or to lease the instrument. Keep in mind that when purchasing the Baritone Horn you can also look into purchasing a second hand Baritone Horn. You decision on whether to buy or rent should depend on how serious you are about learning to play the instrument. If you are determined to play professionally, you might want to consider buying the horn. If you look at playing the Baritone Horn more as a hobby, you are better off renting the instrument. If you are serious, but lacking the money to buy the instrument, leasing is the next best thing. When you lease, you pay a certain amount every month or every three months and you eventually pay the instrument off and eventually you will own it. Most rental agreements come with the option of a repair plan. This means that if something goes wrong with your instrument, you can have a repair technician look at it and fix it. Sometimes the repair plan is included in the rental price and sometimes it is optional.http://www.baritonehorn.net/http://www.davidfrenchmusic.com/rentals/French_Horn.htm

Finding a good music teacher to teach you how to play the Baritone Horn can be quite a challenge. If you are learning to play the instrument in a school environment, you can expect to be playing in groups with other students. The lessons will be somewhat short and you may be able to borrow the instrument from the school. The good thing here is that if the teacher quits, the school is responsible to find another teacher. Getting a private teacher is an option for the more serious musicians. Lessons are often given from the teacher's home, so make sure they live in your vicinity. Ask around at music stores and such to see if anyone knows of a good teacher. Word of mouth goes a long way. The last option you have is to teach yourself how to play. If playing the Baritone Horn is more of a hobby to you, this option is the most economical. If you are serious about playing the Baritone Horn, you will need to learn the correct techniques, in this case it is recommended to take classes. Keep in mind that it's easier to learn how to play by ear first and then learn how to read music. If you do it the other way around, you may find that you've become dependent on the piece of paper.http://www.paythepiper.co.uk/lessons.asp

If the options above are not working for you, there are still various things you can try in order to learn how to play the Baritone Horn. One option is to enroll in online classes. There are numerous online courses you can sign up for by paying a monthly or quarterly fee. For instance the website Musiked.com, they provide music lessons for every instrument from the guitar and piano to the xylophone and violin. The lessons are taught in various chapters and at all times you can ask questions to a professional music teacher. The study also incorporates various videos to demonstrate certain techniques.http://www.discoverlearnandplay.com/

Supplemental to your study can be reading various books about playing the Baritone Horn. Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com have numerous books available that may help you during your study. Some books even come together with videos. The titles you might find can include:

• ■ How to Get Started With the Baritone Horn by Frank Leanza.
• ■ B-Flat Instruments: Trombone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Sousaphone, Flugelhorn, Euphonium, Cornet, Saxhorn, Baritone Horn, Bass Trumpet, Saxotromba by Books LLC.
• ■ Marchal: Daily Exercises on All the Majors and Minors for Trumpet or Cornet, Bugle, Alto, Horn, Baritone or Trombone by André Marchal.
• ■ Brass ensemble method;: Beginning class instruction in trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba (College instrumental technique series) by Norman J. Hunt.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=+baritone+horn&x=0&y=0