Mute Waldhorn Practice Balu, Black Onyx

Description

Balu French Horn Practice Mutes
were the most challenging mutes to develop. They took Mr. Balu over 5 years of continuous tweaking until he found the perfect design. There are a great number of variables that must be taken into account: airflow and its trajectory while inside the mute, throat size of the mute, proper positioning in the bell, and the number and positioning of holes on the base. The result is a practice mute that cuts between 26 and 32 decibels (depending on dynamic played), has very little air resistance, and plays evenly throughout all registers.

Our practice mute is perfect for use while traveling, in the hotels, in your residence, in the airports, and even onstage. The design our mute was not intended to be used onstage during a concert. However, quite a few great players came to us and said that the Balu Practice Mute was the perfect mute to warm up with during the concert either after a long tacet or right before a solo. We are very pleased with this unintentional but extremely useful application of our practice mute.