On the issue of the mellophone being used as an introductory instrument for a beginning French horn student you must consider the fact that although they look similar, the instruments are entirely different.
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Mellophone
Synonyms for "mellophone" (15 found)
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Catalan
1 entries- melòfon noun (brass instrument)
Italian
1 entries- mellofono noun (brass instrument)
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A pupil wishing to study the French horn will make more rapid progress by having at least a year's experience on the mellophone.
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[…] yet for concert work I much prefer the mellophone (where French horns are not available) played in a creditable manner to the upright alto as played by some of the alto players I have heard who pose musicians.
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