Range
The nominal range of the alto horn (expressed in concert pitch) is from the A an octave and a minor third below middle C to the E♭ an octave and a minor third above middle C (A2 to E♭5). Experienced players can reach at least major third higher than this. Additionally, as alto horn is a whole-bore brass instrument, most players can play some pedal tones, the fundamentals (first partials) of (at least) the shorter tubing lengths.
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