The alphorn (German: Alphorn, Alpenhorn; French: cor des Alpes; Italian: corno alpino) is a traditional lip-reed wind instrument. It consists of a very long straight wooden natural horn, with a length of 3 to …

alphorn, long horn played by Alpine herdsmen and villagers, sounded for intercommunication and at daily ceremonies and seasonal festivals. It is carved or bored in wood and overwound with birch bark.

Although the alphorn had more or less lost its original function in the mountains, it now won the hearts of its audiences as a musical instrument – and has become a tourist attraction and a symbol of …

During the episodes we discuss the history of the alphorn, how people are using the horn today, and how and why we have all fallen in love with this ancient instrument.

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The alphorn is extremely rare in rock music, whereas it frequently appears successfully in (pop) pop music. The initial spark for this came in 1976 from the Pepe Lienhard Sextet with their hit "Swiss Lady."

May 14, 2023 · In olden times, the maker would find a tree bent at the base in the shape of an alphorn. But today, the wood is pieced together into its curved shape. A hardwood cup-shaped mouthpiece is …

Aug 26, 2024 · The alphorn, a long wooden horn traditionally made from spruce, has been a part of Swiss heritage for centuries, with its origins tracing back to the pastoral communities of the region.

The Alphorn is an instrument that was generally made out of solid softwood, usually from spruce or pine. Its cup-shaped mouthpiece was made out of a block of hardwood.

The alphorn is a very long wind instrument with a conical bore stretching up to a meter in length. This wooden instrument has traditional and symbolic origins in central alpine Europe and primarily …