tips for caring for your instrument: The trombone
1) Always consult your teacher if you are not sure how to put together your instrument.
2) NEVER force the parts of your instrument together.
3) Always lock the slide when you are assembling or not playing your instrument.
4) Assemble your trombone so the bell is over your left shoulder.
5) Make sure that you tighten the bell to hand slide fastening nut until it is snug and secure without over tightening.
Hand-Slide Oil Application
1) Always consult your teacher if you are not sure how to apply hand-slide oil.
2) You should apply hand-slide oil to your instrument at least once a week. To apply, put the hand slide in approximately third position and apply a generous amount of oil to each slide. Your teacher can instruct you on how to determine the amount of oil that is needed.
Tuning Slide Grease Application
1) Always consult your teacher if you are not sure how to apply tuning slide grease.
2) You should grease your slide as needed according to your teacher’s instruction.
3) Remove slide and wipe off the old grease.
4) Apply a bit of grease to one end of one of the slide tubes and re-insert this side. Gently rotate the slide as it is pushed in, evenly distributing the grease to all parts of the slide. Repeat this process with the other end of the slide tube.
5) When completed, insert the slide as normal and remove all excess grease. NEVER use Vaseline in place of slide grease. This will corrode your trombone.
6) A properly set tuning slide will slide in just by pushing on the outer edge of the crook. If you need to manipulate the slide to push it in it should be
repaired.
2) NEVER force the parts of your instrument together.
3) Always lock the slide when you are assembling or not playing your instrument.
4) Assemble your trombone so the bell is over your left shoulder.
5) Make sure that you tighten the bell to hand slide fastening nut until it is snug and secure without over tightening.
Hand-Slide Oil Application
1) Always consult your teacher if you are not sure how to apply hand-slide oil.
2) You should apply hand-slide oil to your instrument at least once a week. To apply, put the hand slide in approximately third position and apply a generous amount of oil to each slide. Your teacher can instruct you on how to determine the amount of oil that is needed.
Tuning Slide Grease Application
1) Always consult your teacher if you are not sure how to apply tuning slide grease.
2) You should grease your slide as needed according to your teacher’s instruction.
3) Remove slide and wipe off the old grease.
4) Apply a bit of grease to one end of one of the slide tubes and re-insert this side. Gently rotate the slide as it is pushed in, evenly distributing the grease to all parts of the slide. Repeat this process with the other end of the slide tube.
5) When completed, insert the slide as normal and remove all excess grease. NEVER use Vaseline in place of slide grease. This will corrode your trombone.
6) A properly set tuning slide will slide in just by pushing on the outer edge of the crook. If you need to manipulate the slide to push it in it should be
repaired.