6 THE COACH-HORN: 



IXSTRUCTIOXS TO LEARNERS. 



Grasp the Horn lirml\' with the right hand about 

 six inches from the mouthpiece, holding it out straight 

 and in a Hne with the mouth, so as not to cause tlie 

 body to assume a stooping position. Then press the 

 mouthpiece about the centre of the mouth, a shade 

 more on the top Hp than on the lower. Then almost 

 close the lips, but draw them tightly across tHe teeth 

 as if in the act of spitting something unpleasant out 

 of the mouth. Then, as it were, spit into the mouth- 

 piece, but without discharging more saliva than can 

 possibl}' be helped ; thus blowing sharply into the 

 Horn, being, at the same time, careful not to puff out 

 ihe cheeks. Try to produce the sound " tpff " with 

 the tip of the tongue, drawing it back again quickly, 

 so as to be ready, as it were, for another note. 



The sound at first will probably be but a short one, 

 b)ut after a little practice it can be prolonged by 

 degrees. After doing this repeatedly, try then to 

 hold or prolong the note, and not let it break or 

 involuntaril}' subside into another sound. 



Practise the same note repeatedly at first without 

 tr3-ing to sound different ones ; remembering that, 

 before attempting to run it is necessar}^ to know how 

 to walk properly. 



Beginners will find their top lip become swollen 

 and numbed, after blowing a little time, in which case 

 I would advise them to leave off entirely for at least 

 half-an-hour, for it is of no use harassing the lip ; 



