The Trumpet consists of eight parts:

   1.The Mouthpiece
   2.The Valve Section
   3.The Main Tuning Slide
   4.First Valve Slide
   5.Second Valve Slide
   6.Third Valve Slide
   7.Third Valve, Third Finger Ring
   8.The Bell Section

HOW TO HOLD THE TRUMPET

   1.The Trumpet is held by grasping the Valve Section with the left hand. To do this correctly, put the thumb, first and
     second fingers in the shape of a "C". Fit this "C" around the valve section so that the thumb grasps the first valve and the
     first and second finger grasp around the third valve (just under the long bell section). The third finger should be placed
     into the Third Valve, Third Finger Ring. The fourth finger will lay along side of the third finger. Some adjutment of the
     Third Valve, Third Finger Ring may be necessary for comfort.
   2.Take the mouthpiece in the right hand and put into the mouthpiece receiver at arrow "A". Do not force the mouthpiece in
     or hit it with the palm of your hand. To remove the mouthpiece, gently twist and pull out. If the mouthpiece sticks in the
     Trumpet, do not attempt to remove it as serious damage could occur. Take it to your teacher or music dealer who have
     the tool to remove the mouthpiece.
   3.The Trumpet can now be played. However, we believe that this takes proper lip positioning and right hand positioning.
     This should not be done without the aid of a teacher. We encourage you to not play the instrument until you have
     worked with the teacher and they have shown you how to set and buzz your lips properly and how to use the right hand
     for just fingering purposes.

HOW TO CARE FOR THE TRUMPET

The Player should be encouraged to develop habits that lead him/her to cleaning. There are procedures the player must do
before, during and after playing the trumpet. We will review each at this time.

I . BEFORE PLAYING

   1.Once/month put several drops of oil into the mouthpiece receiver at Arrow "A" and then blow air through the instrument
     HARD while moving the valves. This will coat the inside of the Trumpet with oil. The oil will keep the inside of the
     Trumpet clean.
   2.Oil the Valves. Do this by depressing ALL valves and removing the First Valve Slide. Place the First Valve Slide
     securely on a table or chair. Now put several drops of oil into the First Valve Slide Section. Again, depress the valves
     and replace the First Valve Slide. Now work the valves up and down by fingering the Trumpet while blowing air through
     it GENTLY. Remove any excess oil by depressing the water keys on the Main and Third Valve Slide at this time.
   3.Check all Slides. Depress ALL valves and GENTLY pull the First, Second, Third and Tuning Slides to insure they move
     and are well greased. If it appears the slide needs grease, remove it, grease it and put it back into the Trumpet. The first
     time this is done, it should be done in the presence of a teacher who will show you how to use the PROPER amount of
     tuning slide grease. CAUTION: Whenever you move the First, Second or Third Valve Slides, remember to depress all
     valves. Damage can occur if you do not do this.

II. DURING PLAYING MAINTENANCE

   1.If the valve action becomes sluggish during playing, repeat the process as described above for oiling the valves and
     removal of excess oil. No other maintenance should be necessary while you are using the instrument.

III. CARE MAINTENANCE AT THE END OF PRACTICE OR USE

   1.Remove excess oil and water condensation from the inside of the Trumpet by repeating the process described above for
     removal of excess oil. The water keys will be used in this process.
   2.GENTLY polish the Trumpet with a cleaning cloth designed for lacquer and/or silver surfaces. This may be obtained
     through your music dealer.

IN GENERAL

   1.When you have concluded practice or use of the Trumpet, be sure the mouthpiece is removed and placed in the section
     of the case designed to hold it securely in place. Not putting your mouthpiece in the proper place can result in its moving
     about the case causing damage to the Trumpet.
   2.NEVER try to remove a stuck mouthpiece or stuck slide on your own. ALWAYS consult your teacher or music dealer
     or damage will result.
   3.Complete cleaning of the trumpet is necessary every month. This is a very detailed process and should be described to
     your child one step at a time by the teacher. DO NOT ATTEMPT a detail, thorough cleaning of the inside of the
     Trumpet without a teachers help. DO NOT remove valves without direction from a teacher. Damage to these parts can
     cost hundreds of dollars.