[header] How to clean a trumpet [title] Gather your materials. [step] To clean your trumpet you will need a large bin, bucket, or bath tub to place your trumpet in. You will also need two long towels to lay the horn on, a wash cloth, and a polishing cloth to dry the horn with without scuffing the finish.
[header] How to clean a trumpet [title] Gather your materials. [step] To clean your trumpet you will need a large bin, bucket, or bath tub to place your trumpet in. You will also need two long towels to lay the horn on, a wash cloth, and a polishing cloth to dry the horn with without scuffing the finish.
[substeps] You can buy cleaning kits at your local music store or make a friend or family member find one for you. [title] Soak your trumpet in water until it is soft. Find the correct size funnel that matches the size of your trumpet. [substeps] There will likely be 3 different valves that match the size of the trumpet (the top, middle, and bottom valves). Some dish soap, brushes, including a snake brush and pipe cleaner, will be used to clean your trumpet. Finally, you will need valve oil and slide grease to properly oil your trumpet when you reassemble it. [substeps] You can also rinse the trumpet off in the bathroom. Soaking it in water may damage the finish at this stage of cleaning.