How to Polish a Trumpet

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Part of the video series: How to Clean Wind Instruments

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Summary: Polishing trumpets for that shiny brass look. Learn how to clean wind instruments, from woodwinds to brass, in this free video.

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Bill Parker Bill Parker has been a music educator and repairman for over 30 years. He has served on the faculty at Fullerton College, Las Vegas Academy for the Performing... read more

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How to Polish a Trumpet

Hi, this is Bill Parker on behalf of Expert Village. In this clip we'll be talking about how to polish your trumpet. Polishing your trumpet is simple; it already has a lacquered finish, so all you have to do is take a soft, lint free cloth, and wipe off the excess fingerprints, oil and grease. Never use any kind of a polish on your trumpet, it will destroy the lacquer finish. Now, we?re ready to test the trumpet. If the sound won't come out properly, check the valves, make sure they are in the right casing and that they are facing the right directions. Now, we're ready to play the trumpet. Happy playing.