4. French horn
Next in line on our list of easiest brass instruments to play in a band is French horn that has the strangest shape of all brass instruments.
Similar to every other brass instruments, it initially has three valves, but sometimes there is the forth for the thumb. While playing, a musician has to hold his left hand on top of the bell.
It is usually made as single or double. Singles are more popular and easier to play. They come as a B flats or F horns, which are highly recommended by most of the instructors. It is usually range in the third octave which is the reason why it is so popular among bands, military, and Hollywood composers.
The French horn usually has three parts: the first one is always the highest, second lowest and third part which is lower than the first, but higher than second.
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