Articles about musical instruments of all kinds - from violins to drums to guitars to pianos to keyboards to saxes to trumpets to... home :: alto horn How to shop for an alto horn What To Look For In An Alto Horn The type of Alto horn you require will be based on your needs. Do you want a �horn just for a short period to practice on or do you need one for serious playing? If you want an alto horn for less than 3 months, your best bet would be to hire one. If you want it f..