Your combination horn is fitted with a mouthpiece that is similar to a trumpet. Blowing only horns have a slightly rougher version carved out of the end of the horn itself. The technique used to play them takes a little practice, and it is normal for some folks to need more practice than others.

01. Press your lips together with tight corners and relaxed middle to form an embouchure – a fancy way to describe your lip position.

• • Tip: For some folks it is helpful to think about putting their top lip over their bottom lip.

02. Buzz your lips by blowing air through them.

• • This could be described a bit like making an elephant sound.
  • Tip: For some folks it is more natural to play from the side of their mouth rather than the front.

03. The smaller horns will need a tighter embouchure to play a higher note, and the larger horns will need a more relaxed embouchure to play a lower note. Play around with how firm or relaxed your lips are to find the sweet spot.

• • The cow horns usually have one solid note in them.
  • Most of the antelope horns have multiple notes and can play both lower and higher ones.

We highly recommend checking out the video below for a quick tutorial from a professional!