Instrument Care

INSTRUMENT CARE

A clean musical instrument is important because it works better and keeps you healthy. As a musician, you should know how to clean and avoid damaging your instrument.

Each instrument has its own challenges and cleaning your instrument at home may be tricky.
These videos are not meant to replace professional servicing and repair of musical instruments.
Instructions in these videos must be followed precisely. Do not vary from the recommended practices or supplies. Use of improper chemicals or cleaning agents can severe damage the instrument.

Information for Parents

WOODWINDS
Flute Care Video
Clarinet Care Video
Saxophone Care Video
Bassoons: Use Clarinet Care Video

BRASS
Trumpet Care Video
French Horn Care Video
Trombone Care Video
Euphoniums: Use Trumpet Care Video
Tubas with Piston Valves: Trumpet Care Video
Tubas with Rotary Valves: Use French Horn Care Video

STRINGS
Violin Care Video
Viola Care Video
Cello & Bass Care Video
Sanitizing Your String Instrument Video - by Gottshalk Music's Mr. Habib

BUYING ITEMS

Violin, Viola, Cello - Light Rosin Recommended
SHAR Music or Southwest Strings
(Suggested started level brands: SHAR, Southwest Strings, D’Addario)

String Bass - Pop’s Products Medium Bass Rosin Recommended
Southwest Strings or SHAR Music

String Instrument Cleaning, Maintenance and Sanitation

String Instrument Buyers Guide