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Trumpets are one of the most popular instruments in orchestras, jazz and blues bands. Learn how maintain and clean a trumpet with tips from a instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Maintaining a trumpet requires several tools including a soft sponge and a penetrating oil. Learn more about trumpet maintenance tools with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
To begin taking apart a trumpet you will start by removing the slides. Learn more about how to disassemble a trumpet with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
A trumpet slide can get stuck from being dirty or dented. Learn how to fix a stuck trumpet slide with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
A trumpet valve may need to be repaired if it has been damaged by dirt and debris. Learn more about how to fix trumpet valves with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Properly cleaning a trumpet will keep your instrument performing well and sounding good. Learn how to clean a trumpet with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
A trumpet water key cork, or spit valve, is very important for the sound of the instrument. Learn how to replace a trumpet water key cork with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
A trumpet's water key spring will usually break over time due to wear and tear. Learn how to replace a trumpet water key spring with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Trumpet valves should be oiled every time the instrument is played. Learn how to oil trumpet valves with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Trumpet slides can be greased with lanolin cream or slide grease. Learn how to grease trumpet slides with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Trumpet caps may need to be repaired due to dents or debris. Learn how to repair trumpet caps with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Putting a trumpet together is proper order is very important in order to avoid damaging the instrument. Learn how to properly assemble a trumpet with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
To keep your trumpet finishing looking great you'll need to wipe down the instrument every time you play it. Learn more about how to maintain a trumpet finish with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Polishing silver trumpets is very important to keep the fingerprints off the silver and maintaining the finish. Learn how to polish silver trumpets with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Some trumpet problems or repairs should always be taken to a professional. Learn more about professional trumpet repairs with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Knowing how to repair a trumpet in an emergency might save the day and the performance. Learn about emergency trumpet repairs with tips from an instrument repair expert in this free trumpet maintenance video.
Music is one of the primary forms of communication on Earth. Whether the use of tones and melodies developed before, after, or in conjunction with spoken language is unknown; yet music is unique in that it helps us to talk to each other in ways that language cannot achieve. It creates a connection between people that is not limited by time, distance, or relationship; a song can speak to anyone, anywhere. That’s why music continually changes and grows, is still loved and still proliferates. Music is a living language. In this free video series our expert in instrument repairs will teach you how to maintain your trumpet. You will learn how to assemble and disassemble a trumpet, fix trumpet valves and clean a trumpet. You will also learn how to replace a trumpet water key cork and water key spring. Get tips on how to grease trumpet slides, oil trumpet valves and repair trumpet caps. You will also learn some emergency trumpet repairs in this useful series of trumpet videos.
Amanda Cribb Amanda Cribb has played various instruments for the past 20 years. She has been repairing instruments for more than 10 years. She graduated with an Associates Degree in Band Instrument Repair from Western Iowa Tech. She has been repairing instruments at Modern Music in Wilmington, NC since 2001.dkdk
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