This trumpet has been in storage in its casing untouched for about 5 years. I took it out and tried to play it but only air comes out and no sound. The 2nd and 3rd valves are hard to push down. What do I do to fix it? Thanks!
take the valves out and lightly apply some vegetable oil to free them up.
Dis is a pretty common problem. The valves are in the wrong valve case or they are turned aound in the case. Take each valve out and check the number...... most have a number stamped near the top, or on the part around the spring. Get them in the right place with the notch in the case matching the little peg on the side of the valve and all should be well. By the way, if you can't get a buzz on the mouthpiece the whole problem is you alone.
its your lips...lol you/I can make a trumpet sound off with just the mouthpiece alone.... try again
