- This is also called the spit-valve. It is made from a sliding latch, which opens the trumpet up at various points along the lowest point of each pipe. There are typically three water keys, one for each section of pipe. Because there are multiple valves on the trumpet, the moisture collects in various places throughout the entire trumpet. To remove moisture from the trumpet, hold it above a sink or bucket, slide the water key toward you and if necessary, tip the trumpet forward so any collected moisture falls out of the gap.
- You blow into the mouthpiece and as a result, the curves collect spit that comes from your mouth. The mouthpiece brush is long and narrow with thick bristles, arranged like the serrations on a knife. This enables you to get to the very bottom of the mouthpiece and the connected piping.
- The trumpet features an array of tubes, sliders and valves, each conical in shape and capable of trapping moisture. Trumpet cleaning brushes typically come in sets, with brushes of different sizes for different parts of the trumpet.
- These are long, flexible and pliable cleaners that you can manipulate to conform to the shape of your trumpet. By sliding them in and out of the various valves, you can effectively and efficiently remove moisture from the inside of the trumpet.
- Moisture gathers in all parts of the trumpet. Some parts, such as the lowest point of the tubing, gather far more moisture than others. Despite being well-ventilated, the bell can still gather moisture, especially in hot weather. Use a smooth cotton cloth to wipe the inside of the bell to keep it as clean and moisture-free as possible.
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