Why do French hornists keep a hand inside their bell?

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Why do French hornists keep a hand inside their bell?

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Elementary school French Horn player here (1984-1988). I couldn’t even remember why it’s held that way except to keep the darned thing on my lap. LoL. My question is if it’s to keep the instrument in tune, what about marching French horns which are played horizontal like a trumpet?

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