How often should I put valve oil on my trumpet?
For used trumpets (after a month or so), be sure to oil the valves every couple of days (2-3 times a week), and change the oil every couple of months.
How often should you deep clean your trumpet?
Every six months
Every six months or so, you should completely disassemble the trumpet for a deep cleaning. Set the finger buttons, valve top caps, and any other small accessories aside.
What happens if you never clean your trumpet?
Not Cleaning Your Trumpet Can Damage It Oil from your hands or water that is not wiped off can cause stains and being exposed to air causes brass instruments to tarnish. That’s why regular exterior cleaning is essential.
How often should you use valve oil?
three times a week
If you’re playing a trumpet, you’ll want to oil your valves every time that you play, or at least three times a week. Coat the entire valve in valve oil, after first clearing away any debris that may have built up on it. Keep your valve slides airtight by applying slide grease.
How often should piston valves be oiled?
Bear in mind though, that it is still recommended to oil piston valves every day the instrument is played, six to eight drops per piston.
Can you over oil a trumpet?
Do not worry about adding too much oil to the instrument. Although some do not like to over oil their trumpet, there has been no evidence to suggest that it will damage the instrument. Just be sure that the oil does not get in the holes and inside the trumpet.
How often should I oil my instrument?
How Often Should I Clean My Instrument? Clean your mouthpiece with a mouthpiece brush and a little gentle liquid soap at least once a week. If you want to avoid the mouthpiece getting stuck in the instrument, you can oil the lead pipe once a week or so.
Why are my trumpet valves sticky?
Sticky Valves This usually happens as the valves get stuck midway through pressing or just as they are about to be pressed. Those that play or practice every day should oil the trumpet’s valves at least once each week. Those that play for long periods each day may need to oil the valves even more frequently.
Does trumpet valve oil go bad?
As far as your thinking that “old oil breaks down in the bottle” is concerned the answer is yes. The longevity varies with different oils, but the average would be 2-3 years or so.”
What happens if you put too much oil on a trumpet?
Too much oil on the valve will cause it to be slow and sluggish. Excess oil will also collect dust and grime eventually leading to a dirty trumpet. You don’t need to put the oil in the holes of the valve surface, just the outside. Once the oil is applied, push the valve back down maintaining it’s orientation.
How often should I oil the valves on my Saxophone?
Oil the valves frequently. You do not need to oil the valves each time you play, but it is important to oil them 2-3 times each week or whenever the valves are not moving as efficiently as possible. This will help keep your instrument clean, improve the instrument’s longevity, and help prevent corrosion.
What kind of oil do you use to clean a trumpet?
Choosing the Oil Choose a valve oil. Valve oil helps clean and lubricate the trumpet, which will help you play your trumpet more efficiently, and can be purchased at most music stores or at various online retailers. Avoid silicone-based oils. Some valve oils have added silicone or grease. Do not use home-based oils.
How do I know what valve to use on my trumpet?
Start by unscrewing the cap of the first valve casing. On the trumpet valve, you should be able to see the number of the valve (1, 2, or 3) that is stamped into the top part of the valve that holds the spring. The number 1 corresponds to the valve nearest your mouthpiece, and 3 is closest to the bell of the trumpet.