The Dutch hornplayer Hans Rensen designed and sells the Hornstick which is a
new ergonomic device for all horn players which gives the player a more
comfortable, effective and healthy way of playing. see
www.hornstick.nl. Hans claims that using the hornstick improves the
most important aspects
of brass playing, breathing and air flow. It lessens the strain on your
shoulders and back. The only task remaining for the left hand is to balance
the horn and keep the mouthpiece in the right place and angle for each
situation. The horn can be supported in three different ways 1) Sitting and
supporting your horn on the thigh, 2) Sitting and supporting the horn on
the chair or on the floor before the chair. 3) Standing and supporting the
horn on the floor or with a plastic adapter attached to your belt. I will be
receiving a hornstick soon so I would be better able to report on its
performance after testing it. I have no commercial interest in this product
but have always found Hans to be a very helpful and reliable source of
French Horns and accessories. With every best wish to everyone for a
wonderful musical 2011.
Francis Pau (former principal horn of the National Youth Orchestra of Great
Britain 1960-61)
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