The 'Concert' or 'Vocal' Horn

Arnold Myers

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Abstract

The instrument in 8-ft C that Rudall, Rose & Carte originally termed ‘Concert Horn’ (later ‘Vocal Horn’) was specifically developed for use in domestic music. It was designed to be light and elegant, with a timbre appropriate for the drawing-room, and easy to play. The concert or vocal horn was launched at the London International Exhibition of 1862 and continued in production over nearly seventy years. A tutor book by Giuseppe Tamplini was published for it circa 1880. This article is based on a study of many of the extant examples, manufacturers’ archives and other contemporary records, and discusses the history and acoustical characteristics of the vocal horn. Comparisons are made with similar instruments by other makers, including Boosey & Company’s later ‘Ballad Horn’.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)168-180
Number of pages13
JournalGalpin Society Journal
VolumeLXIX
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2016

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • ballad horn
  • vocal horn
  • Rudall, Rose, Carte & Co
  • brass instruments

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