flugelgirl

With no horn at all, there are so many options...personally, though, if I were in your shoes I'd either rent something acceptable for a little while, or even better - grab yourself something that works from a pawn shop to practice on while you shop. Then take your time, and PLAY EVERYTHING! I always play everything I can get my hands on whether I'm in the market for a new horn or not. Not only does that let you make the most informed choice for your own horn, but it also lets you help others with your perceptions of the horns you've played. Besides, it's just plain fun! You're right, though- if you don't have an interim horn, than you're going to be impulsive and grab the first thing you like, when you may end up liking lots of horns for lots of reasons before you find *yours*! The right one always speaks to you, though - if you played it 2 months ago and can't stop thinking about it, try it again because it's probably the right one!

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