French Horn Sticky Valve at Blake Pardey blog

French Horn Sticky Valve. Even if they don’t stick they are holding you back. A key to good horn playing is a well maintained horn. Thin oil (houghton horns recommends j. It ensures smooth and efficient playing. Often you can free a stuck or sticking valve without disassembly by lubricating the rotor through the slide tubes, and working the rotor stop arm back. Are your french horn valves not working?like you’ve broken something super important & expensive ?! First, use valve oil specifically designed for brass instruments. Oiling the valves of a french horn is an important part of regular maintenance. For more on the topic be sure to also check the mellocast episode 118, just. Dirt and grit can get in there from outside the horn, but that is a actually a rare occurrence. Don’t put up with slow valves. Ensure the horn is clean and free of debris. If your valves are slow or sticky, then you won't be able to play up to your potential. Meinlschmidt valve oil #1 or rotor oil #11 for most. In short, insist on fast valve action;

If your valves are slow or sticky, then you won't be able to play up to your potential. Don’t put up with slow valves. A key to good horn playing is a well maintained horn. Prepare the french horn, removing the valve caps carefully. Even if they don’t stick they are holding you back. Are your french horn valves not working?like you’ve broken something super important & expensive ?! Meinlschmidt valve oil #1 or rotor oil #11 for most. It ensures smooth and efficient playing. Often you can free a stuck or sticking valve without disassembly by lubricating the rotor through the slide tubes, and working the rotor stop arm back. For more on the topic be sure to also check the mellocast episode 118, just.

The valves of an old French Horn Stock Photo Alamy

French Horn Sticky Valve Ensure the horn is clean and free of debris. Often you can free a stuck or sticking valve without disassembly by lubricating the rotor through the slide tubes, and working the rotor stop arm back. Are your french horn valves not working?like you’ve broken something super important & expensive ?! More likely to fill the gap are. It ensures smooth and efficient playing. In short, insist on fast valve action; Prepare the french horn, removing the valve caps carefully. Meinlschmidt valve oil #1 or rotor oil #11 for most. Don’t put up with slow valves. Oiling the valves of a french horn is an important part of regular maintenance. First, use valve oil specifically designed for brass instruments. Thin oil (houghton horns recommends j. Dirt and grit can get in there from outside the horn, but that is a actually a rare occurrence. A key to good horn playing is a well maintained horn. Even if they don’t stick they are holding you back. For more on the topic be sure to also check the mellocast episode 118, just.