Instrument Purchase, Care, and Repair

Raw Brass
This buyer's advice site has a large collection of links to makers of equipment for brass instruments. It classifies brands in alphabetical order, and clearly states the specializations of individual makers.

Brass Resources
You'll find on this site a large collection of links, ranging from silver-plating companies to pages on music theory, from articles on valve oil to practice routines. Most links are to sites that sell some kind of brass-related accessory, or that offer repair services.

The NEW Way Things Work
This informative and interesting site teaches children how brass instruments and their parts work together to make sound. It is well illustrated, though may require some plug-ins to view.

The Horn Players' FAQ
This FAQ page provides detailed answers on a variety of horn related topics, ranging from learning to play to setting up your own horn gig. It also includes links to other brass societies, festivals, and commercial sites for instrument purchase or maintenance.

Yamaha French Horn Maintenance Manual
Perfect for instrumental music teachers or French horn players, Yamaha's online maintenance manual for the French horn will help you make repairs correctly. Walk through the step-by-step instructions, and follow the illustrations for specific details.