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5 great horns for beginning musicians

By jjohnson

If we, or someone in our life, are taking an interest in learning to play an instrument, these horns are great for beginning musicians. No matter what type of horn we choose to play, we will need guidance and patience to learn to play correctly. It takes daily practice in order to learn as fast as possible, and it takes practice once we have learned in order to play songs. Yet the time and energy we commit to this process will pay us back with a skill we can use for a lifetime.

Here are some great choices for those who wish to play a musical horn.

This Mendini trumpet is an attractive sky blue lacquer. This is ideal for beginning music students. It is a Bb trumpet with a 7C mouthpiece. This has mother of pearl inlay on the top keys which have a smooth action valve. The package includes several items. There is a hardshell case with a plush lining and a pair of gloves. Also included are a bottle of valve oil and a soft cleaning cloth. There is a Cecilio 92-D chromatic tuner in the kit as well. A foldable trumpet stand is stored inside the bell.
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The euphonium is also known as a ‘mini’ or ‘tenor’ tuba and it produces a rich sound. This is a Bb with a yellow brass body and a rose-brass lead pipe. It is lightweight with a .566 bore, a 12 inch upright bell, and 4 stainless steel top action pistons with smooth action. Included in this kit are a silver-plated mouthpiece, a 92-D chromatic tuner, and a deluxe hard case. Along with these items are also a polishing cloth and a pair of gloves.
$448 from Amazon $504 from Walmart

This baritone horn is in the key Bb. The lightweight design makes it ideal for beginners and student musicians. It has a medium bore tubing and an upright 9-inch bell. The three top action valves are stainless steel and are easy to depress. The kit comes with a hard case, a Cecilio chromatic tuner with metronome, silver-plated mouthpieces, a pair of gloves, and a polishing cloth.
$442 from Amazon $388 from Walmart

This alto horn has a lacquered brass body and bell. It is in the key Eb. The bore is .490 inches and the bell is 7.5 inches. The three top action pistons are stainless steel. There is a silver-plated mouthpiece and a 92-D tuner with a metronome. The hard case, polishing cloth, and pair of gloves are included in the kit. For its lightweight small size, it produces a great deal of sound.
$0 from Amazon

This Mendini by Cecilio is a Bb tenor trombone great for beginners. It has beautiful brass and a .500 inch medium bore. The bell is eight inches. It will create a full bodied and sonorous sound. The mouthpiece is silver-plated, and the slide has a smooth action. The hard case is plush lined and has an exterior pocket. There are white gloves, a cleaning kit and it comes with a tuner with a metronome.
$400 from Amazon

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It may be hard to make a choice with all these great options for a beginner musician. No matter which we pick, these are all a great choice to start us on our horn-playing journey.

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