Instrument Care
A clean musical instrument is important because it works better and keeps you healthy. As a musician, you should know how to clean and avoid damaging your instrument.
Each instrument has its own challenges and cleaning your instrument at home may be tricky.
These videos are not meant to replace professional servicing and repair of musical instruments.
Instructions in these videos must be followed precisely. Do not vary from the recommended practices or supplies. Use of improper chemicals or cleaning agents can severly damage the instrument.
Woodwinds
Flute
Essentials:
Cleaning Rod and Gauze
Silver Cloth
Microfibre Cloth
Pad Saver
Mini Screwdriver
Oboe
Essentials:
Extra Reeds (2-3)
Clarinet
Essentials:
Extra Reeds (4-5)
Cleaning Cloth
Cork Grease
Mini Screwdriver
Swab/Cloth
Teeth Guard
Thumb Guard
Mouthpiece Cap
Saxophone
Essentials:
Extra Reeds (4-5)
Pad Saver
Cork Grease
Cleaning Cloth
Swab for neck
Mini Screwdriver
Mouthpiece Cap
Bassoon
Essentials:
Extra Reeds (2-3
Brass
Trumpet
Essentials:
Valve Oil
Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Snake
Brass or Silver Polishing Cloth
NO SILVER POLISH
French Horn
Essentials:
Rotor Oil
Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Brass or Silver Polishing Cloth
NO SILVER POLISH
Extra String
Trombone
Essentials:
Slide-O-Mix
Tuning Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Snake
Brass or Silver Polishing
NO SILVER POLISH
Euphonium
Essentials:
Valve Oil
Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Snake
Brass or Silver Polishing
NO Silver Polish
Tuba
w/Piston Valves: Trumpet Care Video
w/Rotary Valves: Use French Horn Care Video
Essentials:
Rotor or Valve Oil
Slide Grease
Mouthpiece Brush
Brass or Silver Polishing
NO Silver Polish
Strings
Violin Care Video
Viola Care Video
Cello & Bass Care Video
Buying Rosin
Violin, Viola, Cello - Light Rosin Recommended
SHAR Music or Southwest Strings
(Suggested started level brands: SHAR, Southwest Strings, D’Addario)
String Bass - Pop’s Products Medium Bass Rosin Recommended
Southwest Strings or SHAR Music
