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International Magazine for Brass Players

Francis Orval

4 Articles by Francis Orval

Brass Bulletin 9 - 3 / 1974

Orval, Francis

Reflections on the horn

Francis Orval reflects on horn playing, discussing tone production, breathing and the influence of French and German traditions on sound and style.

pp. 15–18

Brass Bulletin No 9 · 1974

Horn· Technique· Equipment· Repertoire· Sound· Instrument making

Brass Bulletin 11 - 2 / 1975

The F/Bb horn with whole-tone ascending 3rd valve

Orval, Francis

The F/Bb horn with whole-tone ascending 3rd valve

A different horn, a different approach: Francis Orval explores how an ascending 3rd valve reshapes technique, intonation and response.

pp. 9–25

Brass Bulletin No 11 · 1975

Horn· Technique· Equipment· Valves· Intonation

Brass Bulletin 23 - 3 / 1978

Orval, Francis

Phonetics in the articulation and expression of the language of music

Rethinking articulation: Francis Orval challenges traditional teaching—revealing how phonetics, language, and psychology shape sound, phrasing, and musical expression.

pp. 65–68

Brass Bulletin No 23 · 1978

Technique· Teaching· Articulation· Tongue

Brass Bulletin 41 - 1 / 1983

Oscillatory Mechanism of the Glotis in Horn Playing

Dejonker, Philippe-Henri · Orval, Francis · Miller, R. · Sneppe, R.

Oscillatory Mechanism of the Glotis in Horn Playing

A horn note may begin before it is heard, as subtle vocal-fold oscillations appear to prepare the airflow that the lips will ultimately shape.

pp. 28–35

Brass Bulletin No 41 · 1983

Horn· Technique· Research· Breathing· Articulation

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