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HELPFUL LINKS

How to oil Trumpet Valves

A quick tutorial on how to oil trumpet valves!  A must see.  

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How to oil French Horn Valves

A short how-to on French Horn valve oiling!  Valves should be oiled EVERY OTHER DAY!!!  

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How to OIL a Trombone Slide

Oil is not the best thing for trombones to use - it's messy and used up quickly (not to mention the SMELL).  But if you MUST oil, this is how you do it.

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How to GREASE a Trombone Slide (with slide cream)

It is important that you use a product that is a TROMBONE SLIDE CREAM.

Do NOT USE TUNING SLIDE GREASE!!!

If using Trombotine or another cream besides what is shown, you can just use a dab of the cream and a spritz of water.  

 

How to oil Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba Valves

Helpful tutorial.  Be sure to line up the valve guide with the notch inside the valve casing.  

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How to clean your BRASS instrument!

This is for Trumpets, Trombones, Baritones, and Tubas only!

This should be done once every grading period.  

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How to clean your FRENCH HORN part 1

How to clean your FRENCH HORN part 2

This is for F horns only. This should be done once every grading period.  

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