Starting a musical journey with a reliable, quality instrument is the key to a successful experience. Meyer Music offers brand-name student-level French horns as rent-to-own, matching teacher preferences with accessories included.
Step-Up French Horns
As a player progresses, their instrument should match their growing skills. A student-level French horn is a great way to start a musical journey and a Step-Up French horn will take a player even further.
Meyer Music offers an array of high-end brass brands, including Yamaha, Holton, and Hans Hoyer. As Michigan’s only Shokunin Yamaha dealer, their premier level, we also provide access to a wide range of advanced Yamaha options.
What’s the difference?
FeaturesMaterialsConstruction
Student French Horns have a single set of tubing designed to help beginners as they work on basic technique and intonation.
Step-Up French Horns feature two sets of tubing with an extra rotor valve to switch between them, allowing players to create a more pleasant tone and better control intonation.
Student French Horns are made of metals designed for durability and affordability.
Step-Up French Horns are available in nickel silver construction for enhanced projection and response.
Student French Horns have a smaller bore, making them easier for beginners to play.
Step-Up French Horns feature a larger bore for fuller sound and rotor valves are typically fitted to closer tolerances, minimizing leakage of air that would otherwise cause a player to work harder.
Experience the Sound
When your student would like to hear what the next level of French Horn sounds like:
Visit Meyer Music
While no appointment is needed, feel free to let us know you’re planning to come in and we’ll ensure everything is ready for your visit.
For upper-level advancing students we also offer consultations with our French Horn specialist who is available for appointments during which they can answer your questions, guide you through test-playing, and advise on the technical elements of the instruments.
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Try at School
Step-Up School Event
Many schools that work with Meyer Music have an annual Step-Up instrument event. Contact your teacher to see if there’s an event planned for your student’s classroom.
At-School Individual Trial
If your school doesn’t have a Step-Up event, we can arrange for a Step-Up French Horn to be sent to your school for your student to try.
Please complete the following form and a Meyer team member will contact you to make further arrangements.
Make the Selection
When your student knows the brand/model of French Horn they’d like to step up to, follow the next steps below based on whether you are:
Current Meyer Renters
In-Person:
Visit a Meyer location to complete the step-up exchange in-person.
Online:
Complete the following form and we will exchange your student’s current French Horn for the selected Step-Up model on our next visit to your school.
If it’s the summer months (or they’re too excited to wait!) please visit Meyer Music to exchange in-person.
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Families not currently renting
In-Person:
Visit a Meyer location to complete the step-up rental or purchase in-person.
Online:
Give us a call or text to explore your options for online step-up rentals with free school delivery.
