SKU: GI.G-233563
Purchasing,
Maintenance,
Troubleshooting and
More. Composed by
David Fedderly and Sally
Wagner. Music Education.
96 pages. GIA
Publications #233563.
Published by GIA
Publications
(GI.G-233563).
ISBN
9781574631494. UPC:
888680682835.
What
instrument brands provide
the best value? Are used
instruments a good
investment? What
mouthpiece should
beginners use? Single or
double horn? Is there a
way to make it easier for
beginners to play the
tuba? Why are certain
valve combinations always
out of tune? When is it
time to move to an F
attachment trombone?
What's the difference
between compensating and
non-compensating - isn't
that what the 4th valve
does? What's this I hear
about trombone lung?
These and countless other
questions about
purchasing, maintaining,
troubleshooting,
repairing and storing
brass instruments are
answered in this
comprehensive yet concise
handbook. Topics include:
· Purchasing - brands
to consider and prices to
expect · Maintenance -
lubrication, cleaning and
maintaining brass in top
condition ·
Troubleshooting - quick
repairs, what to look for
and preventive measures
· Repair - what can be
done with a few tools and
what REALLY needs a brass
repairman · Storage -
how to protect your
instrument and your
investment · Tuning -
tendencies and solutions
for ALL valved brass ·
Mouthpieces - a good
place to start and what
comes next · Mutes -
shapes, types and pitch
tendencies · Building
a brass tool kit - what
to include.
