Yamaha 30C4 French Horn Mouthpiece | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha HR-30C4 French horn mouthpiece delivers rich, muscular-sounding tone with exceptional comfort and fast-playing characteristics. This standard-type mouthpiece features a medium inner-rim diameter with a fast-playing "U" cup that provides ultra-comfortable resistance levels and professional sound quality. Advanced French horn players appreciate its balanced design that supports both powerful projection and refined musical expression while maintaining the comfort needed for extended performance sessions.
Product Overview
Engineered for professional French horn performance, the HR-30C4 combines a 17.28mm cup diameter with carefully optimized "U" cup design for superior playability and sound production. The medium inner-rim diameter provides excellent balance between comfort and projection, while the fast-playing cup characteristics support smooth legato passages and technical agility.
The ultra-comfortable resistance levels ensure efficient playing without excessive effort, making this mouthpiece ideal for demanding orchestral and chamber music repertoire. The 3.98mm throat supports consistent airflow and response across all registers, while the muscular sound characteristics provide the presence and projection needed for professional performance.
Yamaha's precision manufacturing delivers the reliability that top-level players worldwide depend upon for consistent performance across diverse musical contexts. The HR-30C4's balanced design makes it equally effective for orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber music, and solo performance applications.
Ideal For
- Advanced French horn players seeking rich, muscular tone with comfortable resistance levels
- Professional performers requiring fast-playing characteristics for technical repertoire
- Orchestra and wind ensemble musicians demanding powerful sound with refined musical control
- Chamber music players seeking balanced projection with excellent dynamic range
- Top-level students preparing for professional performance with superior equipment
Key Features
Fast-Playing "U" Cup Design
The "U" cup configuration provides optimal balance between ease of playing and rich sound production. This design supports rapid technical passages while maintaining the fundamental richness that defines quality French horn sound.
Medium Inner-Rim Diameter
The 17.28mm diameter offers excellent balance between comfort and projection capabilities. This size provides optimal embouchure support while maintaining the flexibility needed for advanced playing techniques and extended performances.
Ultra-Comfortable Resistance
The engineering emphasizes comfortable playing characteristics that reduce effort while maintaining professional sound quality. This feature supports extended playing sessions and demanding performance schedules without compromising endurance.
Rich, Muscular Sound
The mouthpiece produces powerful, substantial tone with excellent projection and presence. This sound characteristic provides the volume and impact needed for orchestral performance while maintaining the warmth essential for musical expression.
Professional Standard Construction
Built to the exacting standards that top-level players worldwide trust for consistent, reliable performance. The quality construction ensures long-lasting performance and professional-level sound characteristics.
What's Included
- Yamaha HR-30C4 French Horn Mouthpiece
- Yamaha limited warranty coverage
Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
---|---|
Series | Yamaha HR Series |
Model Number | HR-30C4 |
Cup Diameter | 17.28mm (0.680 inch) |
Cup Shape | Fast-Playing "U" Cup |
Rim Diameter | Medium Inner-Rim |
Throat Diameter | 3.98mm (0.156 inch) |
Resistance Level | Ultra-Comfortable |
Tonal Character | Rich, Muscular Sound |
Type | Standard French Horn Mouthpiece |
Part Number | YAC HR30C4 |
Experience This French Horn Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to try the Yamaha HR-30C4 French horn mouthpiece and discover how it enhances your performance with rich, muscular tone and fast-playing characteristics. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect mouthpiece for your French horn and musical goals. Visit our showroom to experience professional-quality comfort and sound production.