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 a Meyer Location
We offer intermediate-level French Horns at all of our locations and our staff would be delighted to help your student try them out.
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 a Meyer location 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.
