The Fingering Chart

French Horn · treble clef

How to Play High C on French Horn

High C on the french horn is the C written on the second ledger line above the staff. Here is the fingering, with alternates if there are any.

Sounds as concert F

C

Open (no valves).

Open. Top of the standard range.

Alternate fingering

Double horn, B♭ sideThumb valve only.

Nearby notes

A♯ / B♭
Valve 1
Advanced
B
Valve 2
Advanced

See every note on one page in the french horn fingering chart.