Flute
1. Always wipe off your flute when you are done playing. This will
help
maintain a shiny appearance to your instrument.
2. It is a good idea to swab out your headjoint after playing. This
will
keep your instrument smelling good!
3. Sometimes it is difficult to put the headjoint into the body of the
flute
when assembling. (Wiping off the flute will also prevent build-up of
any dirt or tarnish that makes assembly difficult.) If you are already
having problems, try a plastic scrubbing pad from the kitchen sink!
Oboe
1. Always have at least two reeds! Always soak them in a small
cup of water before playing.
2. Although it is difficult to pull a cleaning cloth the entire way
through
the instrument, pulling it part way in and then pulling it back out works!
3. Take really good care of those reeds!!!!!
Clarinet 1. Be
careful when assembling your instrument. Always wrap your
hand around the top joint to move the keys when putting it together.
2. Don't use a "ton" of cork grease! Once a week is probably more
than enough!
3. Always swab out your instrument when you are finished, especially
the mouthpiece. This will keep your instrument clean and smelling good!
4. It is a good idea to have more than one good reed at all times!
Saxophone 1. Be careful to
always have your neckstrap hooked on to your
instrument. We don't want to drop the horn on the floor!
2. Don't forget to put the cap back on the top when finished.
3. Always clean the mouthpiece when you are finished playing. This
will keep it smelling good!
4. It is not a bad idea to have more than one good reed at all times!
Trumpet 1.
Never take more than one valve out to oil it at a time! (they are not
interchangable!)
2. Don't use too much valve oil! Just a couple of drops does the
trick!
3. You don't have to oil the valves everytime you play. Do it when
they
need it and no more!
4. Don't pound in the mouthpiece with your hand. Gently turn it into
place. If it gets stuck DO NOT use pliers or any tools to try and
get it out. Bring your horn in to Mr. Cree and he has a tool to do it!
French Horn
1. Take care when first getting your horn out for practice. If the
valve is stuck,
gently move the back of the valve so that you do not break the string.
2. If you have a broken string, bring your instrument in for Mr. Cree to
repair.
3. Don't pound in the mouthpiece with your hand. Gently turn it into
place. If it gets stuck DO NOT use pliers or any tools to try and
get it out. Bring your horn in to Mr. Cree and he has a tool to do it!
Don't pou
Trombone
Baritone/Tuba
Percussion