How to Fix a Trumpet Valve That Sticks While Playing

This article will teach you how to fix a trumpet valve that sticks while playing.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• trumpet
• valve oil
• slide oil
• small cleaning cloth
• patience

1. 
    

   You should always clean your slides and valves at least once a month or more.

2. 
    

   This is just a recommendation. If your valve is completely stuck Do Not Try to Remove it. It will only damage the valve and then you will have a whole new problem. Try adding valve oil to the one that is stuck. Do not use to much oil or it will cause problems while playing.

3. 
    

   You should at least once or twice every couple of weeks, put a few drops (2 to 3 MAX) of valve oil to keep your trumpet in tip top shape. Or you can do it while cleaning your trumpet. You can purchase all of these items at your local music shop.

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   Picture thanks to www.osmun.com

   If the valve continues to stick, do not try to pry it up. Take it to a professional, as they will have the tools the take it apart for you and oil the piece up that is sticking.

Tips & Warnings

• This article is suggested care or fix it options for your trumpet.
• Do not pull the valve out that is stuck. Your trumpet is an instrument, not something you work on in your garage.
• If the valve is stuck more than likely if you take the time and add a drop of oil and gently move it...then add a small drop again....and move it again, you should be able to unstick the valve.

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