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The Brass Book. A step by step guide to caring for your trumpets, trombones etc. By Greg Moore. Disassembly . How to take apart your horn. Valved Instruments Trumpet, Euphonium, Tuba. 1. Press the valves down to release pressure and gently pull the slides out
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The Brass Book A step by step guide to caring for your trumpets, trombones etc. By Greg Moore
Disassembly How to take apart your horn
Valved InstrumentsTrumpet, Euphonium, Tuba • 1. Press the valves down to release pressure and gently pull the slides out • 2. Take out valves individually by unscrewing the valve caps 1 at a time • The valves are usually numbered so do 1 first then 2…. • Unscrew the caps on the underside being careful of springs and loose parts
Trombone • Gently remove both tuning slides and place them on a dry cloth • That really is it!
Oiling and Maintenance What to use and where
Valved Instruments • Take each valve one by one and grip it underneath the cap. • Liberally apply oil all over the piston • Apply oil to the rim of the piston and to the rim of the cap so the valve can open easily • Reseal with the correct valves placed 1 in 1 etc. • Apply slide grease to the slides and rub it into the slides
Valved Instruments • Press the valves down and place the slides into the corresponding areas • Wipe off the excess • For the undercarriage, swab out the inside with a cotton swab and oil the rim of the valve • Make sure the spring is in the correct position and screw back into place
Trombones • Wipe old residue off the slide and apply new “Slide – O – Mix” to the slide • For the tuning slide, wipe and apply grease
Your horn and Water • Bathing every few months is essential to getting dirt that is deep in the horn out • Allow the horn to soak in luke-warm water for no more than 10 min. completely disassembled NO SOAP OR CHEMICALS!!!!!!! • A cleaning snake can be used if one is available • Take out of the water and drain the excess • Once drained allow to dry • Wipe and polish with a micro fiber cloth in order to prevent scratching • Cleaning changes how the instrument sounds be careful
Know what to buy • There are many types of oils • Valve oil • Rotor oil • Rotor valve mix • Slide grease vs. Cork grease • Slide O Mix