圓號又名法國號 是一種中音銅管樂器。圓號(法國號)早期用於狩獵等工作，之後由於法國音樂家把圓號(法國號)用於歌劇中，所以被稱為法國號。現在較常用的圓號(法國號)依調性來分為F調、降B調及雙調三種。

圓號(法國號)音色溫暖柔和，但亦可吹出較高的音域。圓號(法國號)弱奏時，像是自遠遠悠悠傳來，接近弦樂的音色;中等音量時，接近木管的音色;強奏時，卻有銅管的音色，整體來說，圓號(法國號)有含蓄內蘊的特質。

圓號(法國號)的吹法基本上與小號、長號相似。吹奏者的咀唇的顫動激動了圓號(法國號)內的空氣而產生聲音。圓號(法國號)屬於較困難的銅管樂器，因圓號(法國號)的音域廣闊，低音和高音的吹奏方法差異很大，需要較多的訓練才能掌握得

The French horn or horn consists of about 12 feet of narrow tubing would into a circle. The players obtains different notes on the horn with a clear mellow sound by pressing valves with the left hand and by moving the right hand inside of the bell.

The French horn or horn is the third highest sounding instrument group in the brass family. French horn or horn are mostly tuned in Bb or F, or a combination of both. Compared to other brass instruments, French horn or horn has a very different mouthpiece, but has the widest usable range approximately five octaves, depending on the ability of the player. Pressing the valves, holdings the appropriate amount of lip tension, raising the soft palate, positioning the tongue to produce different notes on the French horn or horn.

1 吹奏圓號(法國號)前避免飲食，或在飲食後用清水清潔口腔
2 請輕輕地把圓號(法國號)吹咀旋入管中即可，請勿用力拍打吹咀
3 請不要將圓號(法國號)放在椅子、床上、樂器盒上或任何掉落的平面上或可供人坐在上面的表面上。因為大部份圓號(法國號)損壞都是掉壞或壓壞，所以我們建議把圓號(法國號)放入樂器盒內。
4 請不要自己嘗試維修您的圓號(法國號)，任何調校的動作應交給合格、有經驗的維修人員處理。
5 請使用軟布將圓號(法國號)上的指紋擦乾淨。
6 將圓號(法國號)吹咀清潔乾淨並擦乾後，放入盒內。
7 將圓號(法國號)調音管抽出，將Rotor Oil 滴入迴瓣中，將Lever 活動一下以

更多圓號(法國號)保養知識

Most French horn students need an outline of basic procedures to help them protect andmaintain their French horn. Following a regular French horn maintenance schedule offers some definite advantages: the rather large capital investment that a French horn represents is protected and enhanced; small problems can be corrected before French horn become big problems; and the cost of expensive repairs and over hauls is noticeably diminished.

A key to good horn playing is a well maintained horn. If your valves are slow or sticky, then you won't be able to play up to your potential.
This simple French horn maintenance routine will keep your French horn playing and