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TEN COMMANDMENTS OF BRASS INSTRUMENT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

1. no food or drink while playing - water is ok.

2. lubricate pistons and trombone slides before, during and after playing

3. no food or drink while playing - water is ok.

4. move all slides and caps each time you play

5. store instruments safely

6. no food or drink while playing - water is ok.

7. only use hand pressure to try and remove stuck slides, mouthpieces and valve caps (mouthpiece puller excepted).

8. no food or drink while playing - water is ok.

9. clean your mouthpiece weekly.

10. don't use gig bags - only use the case your instrument came in.

Notify your musical director if you have any queries or concerns about your instrument.