The best oil to use with trumpets is petroleum-based oil. It won’t be as effective on worn-in trumpets as it is on lighter oil. If you use this oil on an older instrument, you will have to reapply it more often. In the case of a broken trumpet, synthetic oils are able to reduce the amount of wear on the instrument.
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Do I need to oil my trumpet valves?
You should oil the trumpet valves before each time you play, preferably without completely removing the trumpet valves. Accidental damage to the trumpet pistons can be prevented with this. If you want to see the valve, pull out the top cap and apply enough oil to lubricate it.
If you don’t have a valve wrench, you can use a small flathead screwdriver to pry the cap off. Be careful not to damage the valves, as they are very fragile. If you do damage them, they will need to be replaced.
Can I use WD-40 on my trumpet?
It is a general purpose cleaner that works well in some applications, but not so well in others. If you were going to use it as a slide lube on a trumpet, it might make the valves gummy because it will be in contact with the valve stem. I would not recommend it for that purpose.
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Can I use Vaseline on trumpet?
Every few weeks, most brass musicians grease their slides. As a general rule of thumb, don’t use vaseline or any other type of petroleum jelly on the tuning slides, they can cause seizing of the slides, and they’ll corrode the tubes. Use slide grease that is specifically created for lubricating the tuners.
Can you use baby oil on trumpet?
You can use baby oil on a trumpet, but be careful. After you remove stuck valves, baby oil can act as a substitute for another lubricant. It is possible to keep the valves from sticking again. Start with a small amount of baby oil and add more if necessary.
Why does my trumpet sound fuzzy?
The lip aperture being too open may cause an airy or “fuzzy” tone. Playing too loud can cause the opening to be too open. If the loud playing that is demanded within the marching band setting is not done correctly, it could make this problem more obvious. The mouth can vibrate too much if it is too open.
How do you break in a new trumpet?
A new trumpet has a break-in period of about a month during which you should oil the valves and give the valves an oil change more frequently. During the first month, you should oil the valves every other day, and then every two or three days during the second and third months.
The valves should be oiled at least once a week during this period. If you are not sure when to oil your valves, consult your manufacturer’s instructions for your model of trumpet.
