How do you put in trumpet vavles?

Make sure you only take them out one at a time!

If you have taken them all out look at the valve stem- they should have the numbers 1,2, 3 on them.

Start with number 3 - (this is the one furthest away from your nose!!)

Each valve has a bar or plastic disc 'valve guide' this guides the valves into the correct position. Inside the valve case you will see little channels. Carefully guide the valve into the valve channels. If all else fails, place the valve into the case and gently turn the vale round until it clicks. Check the valve is in the correct place by blowing air through the Trumpet with the valve up and then with the valve pressed down.

Repeat with valves 1 and 2.

Make sure that your valves are clean- don't wipe with fluffy cloths- remember to wash off old valve oil before adding new oil.

SBM