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Glad this video could be of service! The cork is water safe. Depending on the state of your instrument, the cork may need to be replaced. That could be an easy music shop fix or a DIY, although buying the cork in bulk might be less cost effective than having a repair shop doing it.

Not sure where you see this in the video, unless you're talking about the main tuning slide; that one you do not need hold down any valves to remove!

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I found this out to my cost as an intermediate player - big gig coming up, cleaned trumpet a few days before and dented one of the slide receivers so it couldn't be reassembled. Trumpet had to get sent away to get dent out, mad panic trying to find a hire trumpet in time for gig. Just what you don't want when you're nervous enough about performing.

I would take your horn into a local music shop to have them take a look at it

@@shaunschaefers okay thank you!

I wouldn't recommend it! Strange, I was just talking in my band classes last week about funny things people comment on this video when asking about cleaning their trumpets... 😁

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I like to take them out personally as I feel they get clean better. One of my trumpets tends to collect more grime in them compared to the other one

It should be alright to do that - make sure the toothpaste has no additives like whitening or anything like that.

That is okay to do!

I highly recommend it!

Be more specific and maybe I can help

@@shaunschaefers I went to clean my trumpet the other day in barely warm water and note how i have done this multiple times with no problem but this time something clear came off like it was laminated or something

@@stankbagel1265 I would bring it into a local music shop/repair person for more instruction. If it was lukewarm water it shouldn’t have done anything

I know what you are referring to in regards to tarnish. The main question is, do you think the tarnish is affecting the movement of the slide? I personally don’t mind it as long as it’s not affecting the playability. I have not used brasso before, but I know some who have.

@@shaunschaefers I just mainly think it looks ugly so if there is a way to get rid of it, I would like to know. For me, I just like my horn to look nice but if you can’t really do anything about the tarnish than it wouldn’t be a big problem

Be more specific and I might be able to help!

no I got it done thank you so much for you help you helped me a lot because I didnt know if there was a specific way to clean my bach stradivarius 50th anniversary but I guess there isnt. But I was making a little joke not making fun of you it's just funny that you said that people like to clean the inside of the valve casing were you hold it outside of the trumpet instead of outside of the water.

What?

Woo! Hopefully it could be of some help getting some trumpets cleaner

@@shaunschaefers yeah

What exactly is the problem? Are the valves sluggish? Is the sound stuffy? I just cleaned both of my horns over the weekend, and it really did improve it’s performance. When was the last time the horn was cleaned?

@@shaunschaefers well I've only had this one a month or so I bought it used. It's a pocket trumpet so they call it. It's silver by Cecilio. I've oiled the valves but haven't cleaned it as you've demonstrated. I'm hoping when I do it'll alleviate the problem. Valves are good they don't stick. Best way I can describe it is like giving a trumpet to someone who's never played before. It's not like blockage from turned valve but it's not smooth. Hard to describe.

@@jimmieroberts4430 That could be the nature of the pocket trumpet due to the compact tubing, or that specific horn judging by the brand. Cleaning it might help, but if you are new to a brass instrument it also might be related to your embouchure, as starting out on a brass instrument does take time to develop a clearer sound. Let me know if you have any questions or if there is anyway I can help.

@@shaunschaefers ok thank you. I am experienced although it's been awhile since I've played regularly. Nevertheless I feel I haven't lost it or am at beginner level again. I'll try cleaning hopefully that will make a difference. I'll let you know. Thank you again Shaun cheers

Good question. Slide oil is sometimes sold at music stores, sometimes not. Honestly, slide grease with a few drops of valve oil works just fine, but I remember being taught to only use slide grease (without the valve oil) as a younger student and that just doesn’t work as well.

@@shaunschaefers Oil will only dilute the grease. Although it will make the slides a bit faster, it's not their purpose. Slides need to maintain their position for stable tuning. It will do its job better if you don't dilute the grease with oil. 1st and 3rd slides are a different story of course. It needs oil without grease.

I would not use Vaseline

Congratulations on the new trumpet! A full on cleaning like this should be done once or twice a year (you can also take it to a local music shop to get cleaned for a price). Once or twice a week, you should oil your valves. Every two weeks or so you should apply slide cream to the appropriate slides. Hope this helps!

Yes, usually I wait about 20 minutes or so and that does the trick

I am a 17 year old beginner

Oiling the valves and greasing the slides: at least once or twice a week when you are actively practicing. This type of long cleaning you only need to do once or twice a year if you take good care of your instrument and refrain from eating/drinking before playing

Thank you very much sir.

I recommend twice a year

Using those materials on your valves could cause some harm. If your valves are dirty/have build up, I would use a regular crest toothpaste (no whitening or fancy stuff) and a Q-tip and gently apply the toothpaste to any spots that might be on it. Then, make sure to give the valves a good rinse off.

@@shaunschaefers NEVER use any kind of toothpaste on them. Either leave it alone and have a tech to clean them, or use denatured alcohol or break cleaner and some non-scratchy cloth.