Do the same thing from the top. Insert the cloth form the top of the valve casing. After this your valve casing will be
unbelievably clean.
You can also take a cloth and clean the surface of you valves as well. You can even clean in the valve ports in the valve
itself, that's optional.
THE MOUTHPIECE
Be sure to always put your mouthpiece in its proper spot in the case and never in with your trumpet. It will smash up
your instrument if it bounces around in the case.
Never try to remove your mouthpiece if it gets stuck. Take it to a repair shop that has a special tool for this purpose.
The mouthpiece shaft is tapered and so is the leadpipe that the mouthpiece is inserted. When you want to put the
mouthpiece in the leadpipe just drop it in and and easy twist of the mouthpiece will do it. To remove, twist the other
way while pulling out gently.
Don't drop the mouthpiece into the leadpipe and "tap" the mouthpiece with your hand. You will most likely jam the
tapered mouthpiece shaft into the oposite tapered leadpipe. Again - if this happens DO NOT try any remove the
mouthpiece - only a mouthpiece puller is going to do the job.
THE BELL
Never stand your trumpet up on its bell. It will fall over and get damaged. When you are not playing the trumpet, put it
in the case or use a trumpet stand.
Polishing Your Trumpet
Lacquered Instrument
Do not shine the outside of the trumpet using any polish. Did you know that there is a clear coat of lacquer on your
instrument? You will only scratch off this lacquer and destroy the appearance of the instrument. With the lacquer
scratched off, the instrument will tarnish like crazy and it will look awful. Use a polishing cloth designed for lacquered
instruments.