The JP162 is a small wrap single F French Horn ideal for students and young players picking up the instrument for the first time.
JP162 F Kinder French Horn
The JP162 single French horn is specially designed for children, featuring a 'small wrap' that is essentially smaller than a full-size horn. This design allows a child to place their right hand correctly into the bell while maintaining the correct playing posture.
There is ongoing debate among French horn teachers about whether to start new pupils on the 'Bb' or 'F' side. The Bb side has different fingering for the same notes and is considered easier for pitch, while the F side has its own fingering. The JP161 represents the Bb side, while the JP162 is for the F side. Both horns read horn in F music and transpose a 5th, which can be initially confusing for some players.
Since horn players need to learn both sides of the horn, it's advisable to check with the intended teacher to ensure the correct single horn is chosen, as some teachers may focus only on the Bb side or F side.