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Warm-Ups, Fundamentals and Advanced Horn Playing
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Warm-Ups, Fundamentals and Advanced Horn Playing

The 7 elements-daily routine for french horn by Christoph Eß
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Receive a comprehensive warm-up and daily basics program from Christoph Eß (Principal Horn of Bamberg Symphony Orchestra / Germany)
  • Learn his 7-Step Warm Up Program
  • Learn Double Tonguing and Lip Trills
  • Recommended Etudes and Pieces for Daily Use

Course content

8 sections89 lectures7h 23m total length
  • Intro1:53
  • Buzzing0:55
  • Breathing4:39
  • Mouthpiece2:16
  • Noodling2:30
  • Air Flow3:29
  • Flexibility7:45
  • Sound4:30
  • Scales7:48
  • Stability10:47
  • Strength3:12
  • Double Tonguing2:29
  • Lip Trills3:47
  • Recommended Reading4:09

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of playing the horn is required.

Description

Dear horn players,

In these 33 short videos, I present my personal daily warm-up and technique program. It includes a comprehensive range of exercises I’ve developed over time to meet my individual needs. Many of them are inspired by my teachers, professors, masterclasses, and colleagues.

These exercises help me tackle the daily challenges of horn playing, stay in shape, and continue improving through regular practice. Over the years, I’ve built a flexible system that I can adapt based on my mood and available time. The structure is divided into seven sections, each focusing on a fundamental aspect of horn playing. Covering all seven each day allows me to be fully warmed up – whether for a rehearsal, concert, or another practice session – even when time is limited.

Each section includes a wide variety of exercises that I can select and vary as needed. I usually avoid starting with extremes in range or dynamics. Just like in sports, the muscles need to warm up gently. Only after that do I expand the range downward and especially upward, and move into more intense dynamics.

A core principle of my routine is to combine contrasting elements within a single exercise – such as slow and fast, tongued and slurred, forte and piano – in direct succession. This helps the lips and airflow adjust smoothly to different demands.

Beyond the basics, this program also includes advanced techniques – designed to push your playing further and refine specific skills.

This collection is a starting point: I plan to expand it over time and add further materials, exercises, and insights that continue to support and challenge your development as a horn player.

Please note: The original version of this course was recorded in German with English subtitles. To improve accessibility and understanding for international audiences, it has been fully dubbed into English using AI-based voice technology. Minor visual artifacts or graphical inconsistencies may appear due to the automated processing. I kindly ask for your understanding in this context – the clarity of content and improved accessibility were the primary goals.

I hope these materials will enrich your own practice and offer fresh perspectives on your daily work with the horn.

Who this course is for:

  • The courses are aimed at beginners up to experienced horn players.