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1. • • While it’s a nice idea to buy a brand-new horn, there may be some good reasons to buy something that has been used. For most mass-produced, non-custom instruments, used prices will be appreciably lower than the new price. This means you can either save some money, or get a higher-quality instrument for the same cost!
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     Buying a French Horn [Complete Guide] - Colin Dorman

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   Should you buy a new horn?

   • Getting a new (or a new-to-you) horn can be stressful if you’re not a knowledgeable musician or horn player, but use common sense, and if a deal seems to good to be true, it probably is!

   Buying a French Horn [Complete Guide] - Colin Dorman

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   How do I buy a French horn?

   • Buying a French Horn: Try it Out! First: Establish Your Budget! Buying a French horn is a significant investment of money. In order to get the horn that’s best for you, the first thing to do is to establish your (realistic) budget for a new horn.

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   Are French horns expensive?

   • The horn is quite expensive for a brass instrument, but this French horn buying guide should point out some of the better-value instruments available. For beginners, while our top 5 brands article will give you an idea of some specific french horn brands and models, here are some general things to look for.

   French Horn Buyer's Guide (2024) | Ted's List

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   Should a French horn be a 'kinder' horn?

   • When starting younger players on a French Horn it is common to start on ‘kinder’ (small wrap) horns with 3 valves. This is so that the correct hand position can be taught easily. A full size instrument is simply too big to comfortably hold and play for a younger/smaller player.

   Buyers Guide for French Horns – John Packer

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   Where can I buy used horns?

   • Good places to look for used horns include Ebay, Ken Pope’s shop (in Massachusetts), Houghton Horns (in Texas), and the International Horn Society’s classified ads. New horns can be found at WoodwindBrasswind, Houghton Horns, Ken Pope’s shop, as well as your local music store (if you have one). Confused about types of horns?

   Buying a French Horn [Complete Guide] - Colin Dorman

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   What is the best French horn for beginners?

   • The JP162 is a small wrap single F French Horn ideal for students and young players picking up the instrument for the first time. The Yamaha YHR567 is an intermediate French Horn popular with students and professional players within orchestras and symphonic wind bands.

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3. www.hornmatters.com › 2011 › 09Buying a Horn: The Question of New or Used ... - Horn Matters

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   Sep 6, 2011 · Looking for a new horn? For many years, until the late 1960s roughly, a professional could actually order a new horn from a local music store and reasonably expect to receive a horn that played and sounded great.

4. teds-list.com › tutorial › french-horn-buyers-guideFrench Horn Buyer’s Guide (2024) - Ted's List

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   Jul 22, 2024 · Know you want a horn but not sure which one to choose? This horn buying guide will help any musician find the best French horn for them. Choosing an instrument is exciting, but it’s also important to get it right. Think of it as an investment – a good horn means it’ll be easier to play, meaning more fun and more progress!

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   Buying a new or used French horn? Here are my recommended models for every price point, as well as important information to pick the right horn for you!

7. www.hornmatters.com › 2011 › 09High Notes, or Why you might need a New Horn or Upgrade ...

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   Sep 30, 2011 · A better horn is a great inspiration. While I would like to assume that every horn has a good, full range, if you try a number of horns you can clearly see this is not the case at all.

8. www.paxman.co.uk › how-to-choose-a-hornHow to Choose a Horn — Paxman Musical Instruments Ltd

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   The first consideration is the physical size of the new player. Recent years have seen several manufacturers produce ¾ size horns suitable for smaller children for whom a full size instrument is simply too big to comfortably hold and play, so that the correct breathing and posture can be learned. Most of these are single horns, either in F or Bb, a...

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   At this stage, players will usually be comfortable with the basics of horn playing and looking to develop their range, repertoire and general fluency. Choice of instrument is very important as a bad instrument can hold back progress and dampen enthusiasm at a crucial point in a young player’s development. Paxman recommend that the ideal choice at t...

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   At this level there is a much wider choice of instruments. Experienced players will have a good idea of the sort of playing they generally do, the type of sound that they want and the kind of instrument best suited to achieve that. For anyone who is less sure, there is a large range of bell sizes, wraps and colours of metal available, as well as wh...

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9. www.normans.co.uk › blogs › blogFrench Horn Buying Guide - Normans Musical Instruments

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   Nov 16, 2017 · It is an instrument of contradictions, with a unique sound, unofficially known as the French horn, and invented in the 1700s by a German man. 'Unwrapped' it reaches a staggering 20 feet. You should buy one.

10. johnpacker.co.uk › buyers-guide-for-french-hornsBuyers Guide for French Horns – John Packer

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    Jun 17, 2019 · Purchasing a French Horn can be a very confusing issue as there are many different options to consider. Whether you are a complete beginner, amateur player, teacher or professional player our Brass Department staff will be able to help you to purchase the right instrument that suits your budget and playing ability. Whe