Fun facts!

    The (French) Horn

• The 'french' horn isn't actually french which is very misleading!
• The modern day Horn came from hunting horns.
• Hunting horns were used to communicate with each other.
• Although the French were the first to bring horns to an orchestra the Germans are the ones who developed the techniques of playing the instrument- making it more modern. 
• Valves were invented in the 19th century for the French Horn.
• The 3rd horn is usually higher pitched than the other horns.
• There are a few different types of horns- Single Horn, Double Horn and Triple Horn. 
• The single horn only has 3 valves whereas the double horn has 4 valves.
• The single horn is 12 feet long and the double horn is a whopping 18 feet long.
• Some horns have bells that can be taken off to make it easier for the players to transport the instrument. 
• The french type of horn is not used as often as it used to be.
• The German type of horn is used more frequently. 
• The average orchestra involves four horns. 
• The horn is also used a lot in jazz music.
• the french horn is the only brass instrument that is played in the left hand but you can also get them altered for playing with the right hand.
• French horn players are known for having a bizarre sense of humour!!

 

  Russia

• Tetris originated from Russia.
• The famous Russian doll has links to Japan!
• There is a lot of forest areas in Russia. 
• Oymyakon is the coldest inhabited town on Earth which is found in Russia.
• The Trans-Siberian Railroad is the longest railway in the world and is also located in Russia- goes through 87 cities and towns and crosses 16 rivers.
• Moscow has the most billionaire residents in the world! 
• Moscow also has the 3rd busiest Metro in the world. 
• Sadly, Russians are taught not to smile at school and takes first place on the list of the World's Least Friendly Countries. 
• Russians are known to be very superstitious. 
• In Russia Christmas is celebrated on January 7th. During most of the 20th century Russians were banned from publicly celebrating Christmas as the majority of Russians identifies as atheists.