Fixing Trumpet Valves
A trumpet valve may need to be repaired if it has been damaged by dirt and debris. Learn more about how to...
How to Stop Trumpet Valves from Sticking
Sticky valves prevent a trumpet from playing properly. Trumpeters use valve oil to prevent valves from sticking and to keep them functioning...
How to Put in Trumpet Valves
Trumpet valves are made up of a finger button, valve stem, top cap, valve spring, valve guide and piston. Inside the casings...
How to Repair Sticking Trumpet Valves
Routinely cleaning and lubricating your trumpet is the best way to prevent the valves from sticking. When the valves begin to stick,...
Can I Use Water Instead of Valve Oil on My Trumpet?
A trumpet valve should be oiled whenever the valve begins to stick. To do so, unscrew the valve top and gently pull...
Fixing Stuck Trumpet Slides
A trumpet slide can get stuck from being dirty or dented. Learn how to fix a stuck trumpet slide with tips from...
How to Use Trumpet Valves
You can play all 13 notes of the chromatic scale on the trumpet with the combination of the three valves. Seven valve...
How to Remove a Stuck Slide on a Trumpet
Like any instrument, trumpets require maintenance to prevent deterioration and damage. The tuning slides allow the player to adjust the instrument so...
Rotary Valves Vs. Piston Valves for a Trumpet
Modern trumpets use three valves to control the effective length of the instrument's tubing, thereby changing the pitch of its sound. These...