How do u remove a mouth piece from a french horn that fell down the bell...?

Question

u see some kid (idiot) ran and pushed me and i dropped the mouthpiece into the bell of the french horn it fell pretty far back and i can't reach, or see it. I tried shaking and hitting the thing. (its a crappy horn and its not mine its my schools and i have 2 days 2 get it out b4 i have the class.. and i cant go to a music store.) do u think it will help to blow it out w/ another mouthpiece? or anything else I'm open for answers and PLZ help me!!!!

Answer 1

the mouthpiece is a planet and the bell is a room outside...

Answer 2

lol

Answer 3

Try running a really strong magnet (ie not a refrigerator magnet) along the bell tail on all sides.  When you go over the mouthpiece it will probably pull stronger or you will hear some clinking.  If you can just drag it on out with the magnet.  If that doesn't work you at least know where it is and can try turning the horn so that it comes out the bell.  The good news is this shouldn't be too hard to fix.  A knowledgeable repairman should be able to remove the change valve/3rd and push something through the bell tail to knock the mouthpiece out.  Don't try this yourself though, you will only make more problems.  If you can't get it out by shaking and a magnet you will need a repairman.

Answer 4

can you please ask an adult to help you, i guess it is way beyond our means to help as we can't see the situation and some of us trying to help are not from your town too.

Answer 5

i don't get it

Answer 6

You are probably going to have to step up and let someone know what happened, and tell them you need help. I've never heard of this before - but these things happen. You may end up not having a choice - you may need to take it to the music store for help...

Did you try flushing it with water? I would try warm water, then cold water, and try shaking/hitting at the same time - maybe you can jar it loose. - Good luck :)