Strauss Horn Concerto No. 2 Question

[Will]

I have a performance question about the low C and F at the end of the 2nd movement where it changes to bass clef (note: I am playing music written for E-flat horn). What is best? Playing those notes an octave down (like I am with the rest of the piece) or playing them as written? I've practiced both and see pros and cons for both as well. Any advice would be appreciated.

[ahowle]

Take the rest of it up an octave

[corbasse]

French horn bass cleff notation is most of the time (but not allways) an octave too low.
In the Strauss, the written C contines the line before, so it's only a fourth below the F before. The bass clef F is the same as the one before. Don't ask me why we use bass clef like that, we don't get it either

If you want to do it differently, be my guest, you're already playing it on tuba

Michiel van der Linden
french horn player, still looking for a tuba to borrow/rent in the Benelux.....

[Will]

Thank you for the advice. Either way works for me right now. I figure I can't make a final decision until I've rehearsed both ways with accompaniment.

[Joe Baker]

Will, your face looks familiar; do I know you?
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Joe Baker, who figures imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[Will]

Hey man, how's the gig bag working out?

[Joe Baker]

Hey man, how's the gig bag working out?

No, you have me mixed up with someone else. I was just kidding you about your very familiar looking avatar!
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Joe Baker, whose gig bag is fine, as it has been for a very, very long time.

[Will]

Sorry, my mistake.

[ahowle]