How to Wash a Trumpet Without Ruining It
Learning how to wash a trumpet is something every player needs to figure out sooner or later, usually right around the time the slides start sticking or the valves feel like they're moving through molasses. If you've been playing for a few months and haven't given your horn a bath yet, there's likely a fair amount of "gunk"—a lovely mix of old oil, saliva, and maybe a bit of yesterday's lunch—hiding in those brass tubes. ...