Alphorn World Record Set in Switzerland

Swiss musician breaks record with 3.6-mile long alphorn

A Swiss musician has broken the world record for the longest alphorn.

Thomas Indermuehle played the 5.85-meter (19.2-foot) instrument in the Emmental valley of Switzerland.

The official measurement was taken by Guinness World Records.

Indermuehle's alphorn is made of wood and is nearly 20 feet long.

It took him over a year to build.

He played the instrument for over 10 minutes, without taking a break.

The alphorn is a traditional Swiss instrument.

It is a long, wooden wind instrument with a conical bore.

The alphorn is typically played by herders in the Swiss Alps.

Indermuehle is a professional musician.

He has been playing the alphorn for over 20 years.

He is also a member of the Swiss Alphorn Association.

Indermuehle's record is a Guinness World Record.

It is the longest alphorn ever played.

This is a great achievement for Indermuehle and for Switzerland.