Ask Dave: When Should My Daughter Move Up to a Double Horn?

Susie asks: My 5th grade daughter will be playing the French Horn in the orchestra this year. We were wondering what the normal time frame is for playing a single French horn before moving up to a double French horn? We are debating between renting and buying. Dave replies: I think the decision as to [...] Related articles: Review: A New 3/4 Size Double Horn for Young Hornists At AMEA in January I saw a new double horn that should be a model...

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