French Horn · treble clef
Happy Birthday on French Horn
Happy Birthday for french horn, with the fingering under every note. Covers an octave, from the low fifth up to the high fifth.
Written in F major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.
Line 1
Open, no valves.
Open, no valves.
Open, no valves.
Open, the same fingering as the C below and the G above. E sits between them: buzz faster than for C but slower than for G.
Line 2
Open, no valves.
Open, no valves.
Open, no valves.
Open. Many double-horn players switch to the B♭ side from G♯ upward.
Line 3
Open, no valves.
Open, no valves.
Open. Up here the notes sit close together, so hear the pitch before you play it.
Open, the same fingering as the C below and the G above. E sits between them: buzz faster than for C but slower than for G.
Line 4
Open. Many double-horn players switch to the B♭ side from G♯ upward.
Practice tips
Learn the notes slowly first, one line at a time. Say the note names out loud while you finger them without playing, then add the air.
The cards show the fingering only, not the rhythm. Play the melody above to hear how it goes. More songs: french horn songs.