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Stem felt – This little felt provides a cushion between the top valve cap and the bottom of the stem.

Simply look for the brand of trumpet you have and either call the company or look up parts online.

Top valve cap – These are pretty straight forward to replace.

I remember having red and green ones when I was young. These can also be easily replaced, found almost anywhere online and even in music stores. Some trumpet brands have a strong black rubber instead of a felt.

Valve cap felt – The felt that supports the valve cap isn’t always a felt.

A lot people lose these but they are easy to find and you can sometimes find them in cool colors.

Finger button – The valve cap looks a little different for each company and if you need to replace yours just make sure they match and fit your trumpet.

All of the parts pictured here go inside the valve case. If you are a seasoned player, remember that even the slightest change in your trumpet will change the “feel” of the horn. With the exception of the piston itself, all the smaller parts can be easily replaced if necessary. Have you ever taken your trumpet valves apart? Well, if you do, it will look like this.