Should I buy or rent a flute?

Should I buy or rent a flute?

If your child is brand new to playing the flute, then you should be interested in renting the instrument. Sometimes, children need to try and learn a few different instruments before they settle on the one they really love playing. For this reason, renting is almost always a good idea.

How much are the flutes?

Beginner flutes usually range in cost from $500 to $1000. Intermediate, or step-up flutes usually cost $1,400 to $2,500 and entry level pro flutes (still largely played by advanced students) around $2500 and up.

Is renting an instrument worth it?

One is that minor repairs are usually covered in a rental agreement. Another is that if the student does decide to stop playing before the end of the first year, renting can sometimes be a better financial decision than buying a new instrument.

Should I rent or buy clarinet?

Since renting is the most flexible option, it only makes sense that purchasing is the more stable choice. By purchasing a clarinet for your child, you’ll be making far more of a long-term commitment to the instrument and to music as a whole.

How does rent to own instruments work?

With rent to own programs, you can rent an instrument month-to-month with the option to return it at anytime. If you do decide to keep the instrument, each payment is applied towards the purchase of the instrument until it’s paid in full. Once you’ve paid the instrument in full, it’s yours to own.

Are trumpets brass?

Although their early ancestors are known to have been made of wood, tusks, animal horns or shells, today’s modern instruments are made entirely of brass. The brass family members that are most commonly used in the orchestra include the trumpet, French horn, trombone, and the tuba.

What is the easiest brass instrument to learn to play?

Trombone

What do you call a French horn player?

A musician who plays a horn is known as a horn player or hornist.

Why do horn players put their hand in the bell?

The hand helps us predict where our sound will go. Other brass instruments have the advantage of aiming their sound more or less forward towards the audience. As long as they can see where their bells are pointing they generally know who can hear them.