Needed itemsHandkerchief or silk swab, cleaning cloth, cork grease, mouthpiece brush, reed guardStoring your instrumentWhen not using your instrument, keep it closed in its case to help protect it and to preventthe possibility of damage. Keep reeds stored in a reed guard to allow them to properly dryout and to avoid any chipping or cracking.Do […]
Use care when assembling the instrument! Apply cork grease to the joint of the neck before assembly. When assembling, please be careful not to put pressure on the neck or keys. How to set down a saxophone Soprano saxophones are usually laid down with the thumb rest up, and the main keys facing downward. There […]
Cleaning Inside the Body of the Saxophone Probably the most important part of general saxophone maintenance, this is a cloth attached to a piece of string with a small weight on the end. You can buy these or else make one yourself by attaching a weight to one end of a piece of string (or […]
Before you play… Wash your hands before attempting to play your Saxophone. The dirt and oil can tarnish and damage the keys and pads. Brushing your teeth or washing your mouth out will also help preserve the pads and playability. If wearing jewelry, make sure it doesn’t touch the Saxophone. Loose Jewelry can get caught […]
Proper saxophone maintenance ensures optimal performance and prevents costly repairs. This article covers everything you need to know on how to take care of your saxophone. Skip to a Section: Daily Care [Video] Daily Saxophone Maintenance Steps – Full Walkthrough Properly Storing the Saxophone Between Uses Reed Care Periodic Care Daily Saxophone Care The most […]
Most musical instruments require and benefit from regular care maintenance; look after your instrument and you’ll be rewarded with optimal response and performance each time you practise or perform. The saxophone is no exception. Carefully engineered and crafted from brass, the saxophone has an array of keys to precisely control the air moving within its […]
WELCOME TO THE DRUM MAINTENANCE SERVICE PAGE!! Drums as we see them today have only been around for a little under 100 years. Massive improvements have come over those years by the help from big names in history giving drums more of a prominent role in the music we listen to. Yet there hasn’t been […]
How Do You Clean Hardware on a Drum Set? The first thing to do when cleaning is to wipe down the hardware with a dry cloth. There’s most likely going to be a lot of dust, so the dry cloth will get rid of it. The most efficient thing to do is to completely strip all the […]
Drum heads wear out! Drum heads, at least the skin portion, are consumable products. Beginners often buy a drum kit and then, after a year, say, “the sound has changed!” In most cases this is because the head has worn out, changing the tone. Loosen the heads, and if the portion where the drumstick contacts […]
Drums make perfect companions. They’re always there when you need them. They don’t judge you. They know how to make you happy. They come in all shapes and sizes and no matter your preference, there’s something for everyone. We need to care for the ones we love, right? And how better to do that than […]
