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Instrument Care

Instrument Care and Maintenance Tips
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Flute
  • Swab instruments daily.
  • Wipe down your head joint with alcohol swab or other disinfectant weekly.
  • Do not run the head joint under water as it will expand the cork.
  • Use a polishing cloth to wipe down the outside of the flute.
Clarinet
  • Swab instrument daily.
  • Clean mouthpieces weekly with warm soapy water and a mouthpiece brush.
  • Keep cork tenons clean and greased.
  • Use a polishing cloth to wipe down the outside of the clarinet.
Saxophones
  • Swab instrument daily.
  • Clean mouthpieces weekly with warm soapy water and a mouthpiece brush.
  • Clean the neck (crook) with a bottle brush or a toothbrush.
  • Use a polishing cloth to wipe down the outside of the saxophone.
Trumpet/Baritone/Tuba
  • Mouthpieces should be cleaned monthly with a mouthpiece brush and warm soapy water.
  • Valves should be oiled daily or when needed.
  • A warm (not hot!) bath with a little dish soap can be used to soak your instrument for 30 minutes. DO NOT PUT VALVES IN WATER! Use a cleaning snake to wipe the inside of all tuning slides.
Trombone
  • Mouthpieces should be cleaned monthly with a mouthpiece brush and warm soapy water.
  • Slides should be lubricated when needed.
  • A warm (not hot!) bath with a little dish soap can be used to soak your instrument for 30 minutes. Use a cleaning snake to wipe the inside of all slides and length of the instrument.
Percussion
  • Percussion equipment is often shared, and hand washing can prevent spreading germs.
  • Wipe down any sticks or mallets if necessary.
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  • Big Dates
    • Dates to Remember
  • Contact
  • Private Lessons
  • About
    • About Our Program
    • Private Lessons
    • Band Handbook
  • Instrument Care and Maintenance