{"product_id":"9781574631494","title":"Brass Instruments: Purchasing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and More","description":"(Meredith Music Resource). What instruments brands provide the best value? Are used instruments a good investment? What mouthpiece should beginners use? Single or double horn? Is there a way to make it easier for beginners to play the tuba? Why are certain valve combinations always out of tune? When is it time to move to an F attachment trombone? What's the difference between compensating and non-compensating isn't that what the 4th valve does? What's this I hear about trombone lung? These and countless other questions about purchasing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and storing brass instruments are answered in this comprehensive yet concise handbook. Topics include: \u003cbr\u003e• Purchasing - brands to consider and prices to expect \u003cbr\u003e• Maintenance - lubrication, cleaning and maintaining brass in top condition \u003cbr\u003e• Troubleshooting - quick repairs, what to look for and preventive measures \u003cbr\u003e• Repair - what can be done with a few tools and what REALLY needs a brass repairman \u003cbr\u003e• Storage - how to protect your instrument and your investment \u003cbr\u003e• Tuning - tendencies and solutions for ALL valved brass \u003cbr\u003e• Mouthpieces - a good place to start and what comes next \u003cbr\u003e• Mutes - shapes, types and pitch tendencies \u003cbr\u003e• Building a brass tool kit - what to include","brand":"Meredith Music Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054943846640,"sku":"9781574631494","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781574631494_p0.jpg?v=1763792814","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781574631494","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}