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 You must assemble, clean, and tune your new Trumpet prior to playing.
Trumpets are delicate instruments and can be damaged easily. Handle
with care. If you have a trumpet instructor we recommend you see him or
her to assist you with assembling, cleaning and tuning your instrument
for the first time.
If cannot wait, follow the steps below:
Mouthpiece
- Hold the trumpet vertically with the bell towards the ground.
Gently drop the mouthpiece into mouthpiece receiver letting the weight
of the mouthpiece form the connection. To get an airtight seal twist
the mouthpiece clockwise 1/4 turn
Important
Never force the mouthpiece in place. Avoid knocking
or striking the mouthpiece inward. This can cause the mouthpiece to
become permanently stuck. If your mouthpiece becomes stuck please visit
your local repair shop. They have special tools to remove mouthpieces.
Never use pliers or other gripping tools to remove a stuck mouthpiece.
Tuning your Trumpet
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Pitch is affected by temperature, so be sure to warm up your instrument before playing by blowing air through it.
- Four tuning slides are incorporated in to your Cecilio Trumpet.
These enable the fine-tuning and intonation of the instrument to be
adjusted.
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Make sure that all the trumpet tuning slides are pushed all the way in.
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You can use a chromatic tuner or piano
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The tuning pitch for the Bb trumpet is C, played using an open valve combination in the 3rd partial.
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Adjust intonation with the main tuning slide by pushing in or pulling out in small increments.
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Not every pitch on the trumpet will be in tune as fine tuning of the intonation is done with the embouchure and valve slides.
For more guidance on tuning your instrument we recommend that you seek advice from a retail store, music teacher, or technician.
Playing your trumpet
While playing, saliva accumulates within the instrument. To prolong
the life and playing condition of your instrument this fluid must be
expelled on a regular basis with the spit valve. The spit-valves are
located on the main tuning slide and the 3rd valve tuning slides.
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Hold the trumpet at a 45 degree angle towards the ground
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Holding one spit-valve open at a time, blow through the instrument to expel excess water.
Maintenance
For your convenience a cleaning cloth and valve oil are included
your Cecilio Trumpet. We recommend that you use these products and the
products contained in the Cecilio Trumpet Care Kit (Model C-TCK) to
maintain the condition of your trumpet. (see below for maintenance
suggestions)
It is important to disassemble and thoroughly clean the instrument
after playing, and especially prior to placing it in its case for
storage between playing sessions. We recommend that you follow the
routine below to ensure that the instrument is kept in peak condition
by using the products contained in the Cecilio Trumpet Care Kit (Model
C-TCK).
In addition to the steps described below we recommend that you take
you instrument to a skilled technician at least once a year to be
serviced.
Remember the better you care for your instrument the more enjoyment and please you will receive
from it.
Cleaning valves
Regular oiling of the valve pistons is fundamental to the smooth operation and playing of the instrument.
Valve oil (provided) should be applied (sparingly) to each valve. To
apply valve oil, follow the procedure for cleaning and maintenance of
the valve piston as described below:
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Unscrew valve cap to remove valve piston
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Remove valve piston in a straight line. Do not twist piston.
- Valve pistons and casings are NOT interchangeable. Each valve
pistons and casting have a number on them (# 1, 2, and 3), make sure
you place the valves in the correct castings.
- Inspect the valve piston and casing. If there is any damage to the
valves or valve casings, take your instrument to your dealer or local
technician for repair.
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Apply valve oil (enclosed) sparingly to ensure adequate lubrication
- Place the valve carefully back into the proper casing, aligning the
valve guide with the guide slot. Tighten the top valve cap. Move piston
up and down to ensure even oil coating over the entire surface.
Valve Casing
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The valve casings should be cleaned on a weekly basis.
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To clean valve casing remove piston as described above
- Insert a valve brush through the valve casing and pull back up.
Repeat several times. You can also use the brush to clean the portholes
of the valve pistons.
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Replace pistons as described above.
Tuning Slides and lead pipe
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Carefully remove all tuning slides and clean with a snake-brush by running it through the insides
of the slides
- Clean the lead pipe while the main tuning slide is removed by
dropping a snake (contained in Cecilio Trumpet Care Kit Model C-TCK)
into the lead pipe and push through to mouth piece receptacle. Remove
and repeat several times.
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Use a small amount of slide-grease to lubricate the slides before replacing them in the
correct receptacles.
Exterior
- Gently remove any dirt, perspiration and finger marks from the
surface of the instrument with the cleaning/polishing cloth (provided).
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Rub briskly to return finish to its fine luster.
Cleaning the Mouthpiece
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Soak the mouthpiece in a solution of warm soapy water. Using a brass mouthpiece brush scrub the inside and outside
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Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water.
Cleaning the Water Keys
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A tone hole cleaner may be used to clean and dry the water keys.
Other helpful hints
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Avoid fluids that contain sugar prior to playing. If drinking or eating prior to playing rinse out
your mouth.
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Remove your trumpet from its case by lifting it from the lead pipe and bell
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Always remove the mouthpiece from your trumpet when not in use
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Always store your trumpet in its case when not in use to prevent damage
- Your instrument is a valuable item and should be treated with
respect. By following the guidelines above your instrument should
provide you and your listeners with hours of pleasure
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