Beruflich Dokumente
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PRESEASON MAINTENANCE
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John A. Hales Leaving all valves in the casing, work, do not force the slide further,
next remove all slides, starting with but send the instrument to a repair
As marching season begins, thepre-
tuning slide. Never use the old shop. Remember, most baritones,
ventive maintenance requires belteach
trick on the tuning slide, be- sousaphones, and tubas have mov-
band director's immediate attention. cause the braces may loosen. able slides on the top of the valves,
Instruments used outdoors are sub- Rather, brace one hand against the which can be distinguished by the
ject to excessive abuse in handling, valve casing and the other against ferrule (see Figure 1). Horn slides
extreme temperatures, excessive the body of the instrument and pull only should be pulled by hand
moisture, and dirt. These promote the slides out with your fingers. since a rope or handkerchief will
rapid deterioration of instruments The valve slides are usually quite pull unevenly on the slide, causing
through dents, wearing of mechani- safe to remove. Place a length of damage to the instrument. Trom-
cal parts, and destruction of pads. cloth clothesline or a handkerchief bone tuning slides also should
Biannual instrument inspection will through the crook. Depress the cor- be removed by hand, using the
lead to early detection of problems responding valve while bracing onethumbs to push the tuning slide
that otherwise would result in cost- hand against the valve casing. Gent- brace (see Figure 2).
ly and inconvenient repairs. ly tug in the normal direction you Inspect the inside of each slide
Brass instruments are easily in- would move the slide. Most valve for dirt or corrosion. Any sign of
spected. First, check the instrument slides do not receive large amountsaccumulation means the instrument
case for poor handles, broken latch- of saliva and therefore are usually should be cleaned carefully using
es and hinges, and interior and ex- easy to remove. If the slides do notlukewarm soapy water and a flex-
terior damage that may cause prob- pull, apply a good penetrating oil ible brush. Do not use hot water,
lems when the instrument is and leave it on the slide overnight. which will remove lacquer from the
transported. Do not overlook the If the penetrating oil does not instrument.
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FOR BRASS INSTRUMENTS
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