1. Important points of Daily Training
Long tones, lip slurs, tonguing, arpeggios and sectional practice are demonstrated by students and professionals, with "play along" scores for interactive performance and personal practice.

2. Check and correct your method of playing to overcome weak points
Utilize a point-by-point evaluation chart to compare your basic performance with correct (and incorrect) examples on screen. Examine posture, hand shape and position, mouthpiece placement, tuning slides, long tones, tonguing, slurring, and producing a resonant sound, and consider methods of correction as needed.

3. Techniques to perform with ease and confidence
Addressing high and low registers, fatigue, glissandos, stopped playing, bells up, and note shaping to enhance individual performance and musicality.

4. Types of French horns and their use for more effective performance
Learn about the major types of horns and their characteristics. Examples include differences in key, color, size and bore, mouthpiece options and selection, and descriptions of mutes and how to best use them.

5. You should know Instrument Maintenance
Watch how to assemble and care for your horn, check for damage, care for the valves, and keep your instrument in optimal condition.

Special Offering
1. Horn Concerto No. 3 Mov. 1 (W. A. Mozart)
2. Eight Baroque Duets for Horns No. 1 (G. P. Telemann / E. Ramm)
3. Concert Piece for Two French Horns (O. Franz)
Horn: Hirhoshi Uehara (1, 2, 3) Takeshi Hidata (2, 3)
Piano: Ryoko Numata (1, 3)