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A Lightweight Student Horn from Yamaha





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The Yamaha YHR-322II has helped countless novice horn players nurture a deep love and appreciation for the instrument. This single French horn is more lightweight and less complicated than its double horn counterparts, making it ideal for beginning students. What's more, it offers great sound, balanced playability, and it's built to tolerate the rigors of daily use. The YHR-322II's tapered leadpipe gives it outstanding response and intonation, and its wrap ensures comfortable hand positioning and ultra-smooth air flow. This horn's nickel-silver inner and outer slides safeguard against corrosion, and its tapered valves provide long-wearing performance without air leakage. The YHR-322II's clear lacquer finish not only lends an enjoyable warmth to every note you play, but it also imbues this horn with a shiny, polished look that stands out during ensemble performances. If you're searching for a lightweight, easy-to-handle French horn, you can't go wrong with the Yamaha YHR-322II.





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This rugged French horn is tailor-made for beginners





When you're searching for a beginner-level French horn, it's important to buy one that will last. The YHR-322II checks all the right boxes, and it will remain playable for years to come. This horn's tapered gold brass leadpipe offers a comfortable level of breath resistance, and its .472-inch bore ensures effortless playability and a focused, colorful sound. The YHR-322II's rugged tapered valves yield smooth, quick action and excellent resistance to impact damage and air leaks. This horn's balanced weight makes it easy for beginners to hold, and its wrap encourages natural hand position and proper playing position.





Balanced feel reinforces positive playing habits





Thanks to its near-bulletproof durability and comfortable playability, the Yamaha YHR-322II is a top-selling student French horn. Constructed from yellow brass, the YHR-322II's lightweight 12-1/8-inch bell gives this horn a balanced feel ? essential for inexperienced players who aren't used to holding a horn in the correct position for a long period of time. After all, poor posture leads to improper breathing and unstable intonation, and over time can become an impediment that will hold back a student's progress. Here at Sweetwater, we also appreciate the YHR-322II's clear lacquer finish, which produces a delicate, warm quality and gives the horn a gleaming, polished look.





Yamaha Standard Series brass and woodwinds





A favorite choice of music educators, the Yamaha Standard Series of brass and woodwinds provides students with reliable, well-made, and easy-to-play instruments to foster their love for music and encourage their development. Taking design cues from Yamaha’s professional-grade instruments, the Yamaha Standard Series sets a new quality benchmark for entry-level brass and woodwinds. Treat your budding musician to a Yamaha Standard Series instrument and start their musical journey off on the right foot!





Yamaha YHR-322II French Horn Features:


Single Bb French horn with student-tailored features


Tapered gold brass leadpipe offers outstanding response and intonation


.472-inch bore ensures effortless playability and a focused, colorful sound


Wrap ensures comfortable hand positioning and ultra-smooth air flow


Tapered valves provide long-wearing performance without air leakage


String linkage for whisper-quiet operation


12-1/8-inch yellow brass bell yields a balanced, beginner-friendly feel


Clear lacquer finish brings a delicate warmth to your overall sound and looks amazing


Includes a case and Yamaha 32C4 mouthpiece