How to clean your horn THE RIGHT WAY

In this video we go through all the steps of how to effectively clean your brass instrument! If you've never tried this before I highly recommend it, its a fun and practical way to spend some time with your horn.
Comment below if you have questions or comments.

[@brasschick4214]

Thanks for this. I find that putting an old towel in the bottom of the bath/basin stops any scratching of tuba or bathtub.

[@abelperez5694]

Thanks man this my first time and that help me a lot 👍

[@NickHammond1745]

Thanks Tony. A really useful video, especially for a beginner such as me.

[@tatjanaschneider1984]

Thanks for the help!!!

[@tonytortora448]

sure thing thanks 4 watching!

[@williamfitch1137]

I liked your humor about spilling your milk! I appreciate you taking the time to show us how to clean a bass horn!

[@gerardbooth40]

I've been a tuba player for about 50 years and learnt how to clean my instrument whilst still at school (obviously, that was back in the stove age!). When Besson still made instruments at their Edgewater factory in North London I remember being told by their craftsmen to not use 'dish soap' in the water if your instrument is lacquered as opposed to silver-plated. Regularly, household detergents contain salts which can attack the coating over time and ultimately will cause the lacquer to flake. To be fair, B&H lacquer always was very poor. Also ensure that any flexible cleaning brushes are in good condition. Older ones can snap in tight tubes and bends, thereby requiring expensive professional repairs.

[@tonytortora448]

thanks for your thoughtful reply, always good to have a fresh perspective!

[@christopheradams898]

Awesome video! But you should play it at the end! Btw how would you remove tarnish on a very old instrument?

[@tonytortora448]

If a brass instrument hasn’t been cleaned in a while, you will need a chemical clean “chem clean” ask your local music shop they should be able to do it

[@banana5741]

Really helps.

[@sirshrulu3722]

Thanks need this for an assignment

[@ianbeaman7977]

nice jokes!
good job,this is very helpful

[@manuelalejandroandino8884]

The video helped a lot, Out of curisity, what is the black leather object called that you have on the side of the horn and where can you find it

[@tonytortora448]

Its to prevent your arm from rubbing against the metal. You could make one yourself out of leather, cheers!

[@KoiKrafts]

Thanks. I have a Tenor horn that I got second hand that is in a dire state (still playable). Just wondering what soap you use? Does any soap do?

[@gerardmccartney3186]

What lubricant do u use on slides?

[@tonytortora448]

Bach tuning slide grease (red bottle)

[@crackerattacker3781]

What tuba model is that?

[@tonytortora448]

Besson 983 Eb tuba 16"bell

[@zZjak793Zz1]

Where is the Dr Pepper rap?!?!?

[@bassguitarplayer09]

How much soap should you put into the tub?

[@tonytortora448]

Just enough to see some bubbles on the top. 2-3 good squeeze from the bottle

[@bassguitarplayer09]

@@tonytortora448 ok 👍

[@melinastafford2025]

Does this work with the saxophone? 😃 Mr. T... It’s too late! My saxophone is ruined! Thanks a lot!

[@tonytortora448]

Noooooooooo

[@Berry-mj9mp]

Blue train!