Free Online Virtual English Horn
Play the Cor Anglais online. Experience authentic double-reed timbre and transposing F pitch modeling directly in your browser.
Orchestral English Horn (Cor Anglais in F)
Transposing Pitch: Perfect 5th Lower Than Written
Captures live instrument & vocals with zero latency sidechain ducking. Export performance as .wav or .webm.
Double-Reed Synthesis
Physical modeling of double-reed air turbulence and dark hollow formants at 1100Hz and 2200Hz.
- ✓ Double-reed pressure modeling
- ✓ Pear-shaped bell resonance
- ✓ Concert pitch conversion
Transposing Key Visualization
Displays both written score pitch and actual concert pitch produced, perfect for orchestral woodwind students.
- ✓ Dual pitch indicator
- ✓ Instant visual key feedback
- ✓ Orchestral standard
Hardware Clock Precision
Runs on low-latency Web Audio API scheduling, delivering zero-lag note response for fast passages.
- ✓ No installation needed
- ✓ Clean static bundle
- ✓ HD audio export
Acoustic Grand Piano Practice & Control Hub
Comprehensive shortcuts, fingerings, techniques, and mobile controls for optimal playability.
Keyboard Shortcuts
QWERTY Key Mapping
- A - K Natural scale notes (C4 to C5)
- W, E, T, Y, U Accidentals / Sharps
- Space Sustain Pedal Toggle
Chord Reference
chords & Techniques
- C MajorC - E - G
- G MajorG - B - D
- A MinorA - C - E
- F MajorF - A - C
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Practice Effectively
- 1 Select your preferred tone variant or grand/upright acoustic preset.
- 2 Use mouse clicks, multi-touch taps, or mapped QWERTY keys to play notes.
- 3 Use the sustain pedal (Space key) and recording controls to capture your session.
Pro Tips
Technique & Ergonomics
- ✓ Keep your wrists relaxed and slightly curved to prevent fatigue during practice.
- ✓ Practice slow scales with a metronome before speeding up.
- ✓ Use headphones to hear subtle harmonic damper overtones and resonance.
Common Mistakes
Beginner Traps to Avoid
- ✕ Holding keys down too hard — browser audio triggers on initial press.
- ✕ Ignoring timing drift — rely on visual feedback and metronome sync.
- ✕ Practicing without proper wrist ergonomics or hand posture.
Mobile & Touch
Tablet & Phone Controls
- • Supports 10-point multi-touch on iOS Safari and Android Chrome.
- • Turn off silent mode on iPhones to ensure Web Audio API output.
- • Use landscape orientation for optimal fingerboard width.
Knowledge Base & FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our browser-based Web Audio engine, instruments, and music theory workspace.
How does the virtual English Horn work?
Our virtual English horn models double-reed pressure dynamics and dark double-reed formants.
Click or use QWERTY keys to play.
Why is the English Horn called a transposing instrument?
The English horn is pitched in F.
When an English horn plays a written C4, the actual pitch produced is F3 (a perfect fifth lower).
How does the English Horn differ from a standard Oboe?
The English horn is larger, pitched lower in F, features a characteristic bulbous (pear-shaped) bell (Liebesfuss), and uses a curved metal bocal tube for the reed.
Is the English Horn an English instrument?
Despite its name, the English horn originated in Silesia around 1720.
The name 'cor anglais' likely evolved from a French corruption of 'cor anglé' (angled horn).
What keyboard keys play English Horn notes?
Keys A through K trigger written pitches, automatically transposed to concert pitch in real time.
Is this virtual English horn free for students?
100% free for music students, orchestrators, and wind instrument performers.