Why do French hornists keep a hand inside their bell?
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Partially as a way to hold the instrument, since there’s no other good place for your second hand, and partially as a way to apply a muting effect. Trumpet and trombone players can do something similar by covering their bells by hand, it’s just easier when your one hand is already on/ in the bell.
Source: Brass player (primarily euphonium) for the past 30 years.
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