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Tenor Horns (Eb Alto Horn) — Buy at SoundsGood
Tenor horns (Eb tenor horn / alto horn) — Besson, Yamaha, Jupiter, Geneva, Sterling, Miraphone. Eb, conical bore, 3 pistons. "Heart" of the brass band! Warm, soft, lyrical tone. 3 tenor horns in every band.
Besson, Yamaha
Jupiter, Geneva
Jupiter, Geneva
Free shipping
Over ₴4,000
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Eb tenor horn
Brass band
Brass band
📯 What
📐 Definition
Eb key. Conical bore. Upright bell. 3 pistons (right hand). Treble clef. Warm, soft, lyrical. Between cornet and baritone.
📐 For whom
Brass band (3 horns = standard). Concert band. Beginners (easier than French horn — can transition later). Ensembles, Salvation Army.
⚖️ vs French Horn
📐 Tenor Horn
Eb. Upright. 3 pistons, right hand. Conical. Brass band. Easier!
📐 French Horn
F/Bb. Horizontal bell. 3–4 rotors, LEFT hand. Orchestra. Harder!
📐 Different!
Tenor horn ≠ French horn! Different fingering, key, position. Some start tenor → transition to French horn.
🏆 In Brass Band
📐 3 Horns
Solo horn + 1st horn + 2nd horn. Solo = solos, counter-melodies, lyrical passages. "Voice of the soul." Sandy Smith, Owen Farr, Sheona White.
📐 Part
Harmony (between cornets and baritones). Counter-melody. Solos. Tutti. Treble clef, Eb transposition.
🎵 Models
📐 Jupiter JEP710
Budget. ~$1000. School.
📐 Sterling Virtuoso
Budget-pro. ~$1500. Value!
📐 Yamaha YAH-203S
Mid. ~$1800. Yamaha reliability.
📐 Yamaha YAH-803S
Pro Neo. ~$3000.
📐 Geneva Dorado
Switzerland. ~$3000. Besson alternative.
📐 Besson Sovereign 950 ⭐
Brass band standard! ~$3500. Most competition bands.
📐 Besson Prestige 2050 ⭐
Premium! ~$4500. Competition soloists.
📊 Comparison
| Model | Tone | Level | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter JEP710 | Basic | Budget | ~$1000 |
| Sterling Virtuoso | Balanced | Mid/adv | ~$1500 |
| Yamaha YAH-203S | Clear | Mid | ~$1800 |
| Geneva Dorado | Warm | Pro | ~$3000 |
| Yamaha YAH-803S | Pro Neo | Pro | ~$3000 |
| Besson Sov 950 ⭐ | BB standard ⭐ | Pro | ~$3500 |
| Besson Pres 2050 ⭐ | Premium ⭐ | Competition | ~$4500 |
🎯 How to Choose
🎵 First
Jupiter JEP710 (~$1000). Sterling (~$1500). Used Besson Sovereign (~$1500).
🎵 Serious
Besson Sovereign 950 (~$3500 ⭐). Yamaha 803S (~$3000). Geneva (~$3000).
🎵 Competition
Besson Prestige 2050 (~$4500 ⭐).
🎵 Mouthpiece
Denis Wick 2 or 3 = brass band standard. Stock = fine to start.
💰 Budget
Jupiter (~$1000). Used Sterling (~$800). Used Yamaha (~$1000). Band rental!
❓ FAQ
Tenor = alto horn?
YES! Tenor horn (UK) = Alto horn (US) = Althorn (DE). Same instrument!
How many in band?
3: solo horn, 1st, 2nd.
Trumpet → tenor horn?
Relatively easy! Same pistons, right hand. But: Eb transposition, larger mouthpiece. Adaptation 2–4 weeks.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Tenor Horns
Besson, Yamaha
Free Shipping
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank
Advice
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Showroom
Olzhycha 15, Kyiv
Dispatch
Before 3pm
📞 Contacts
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📍 Address
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Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed